About
Meet Our Team
Meet the compassionate team at Ohio Recovery Collective. Our experienced professionals provide personalized, evidence-based addiction treatment across Ohio.
- 100% Confidential
- No Obligation
- Most Major Insurance Accepted
At Ohio Recovery Collective, our team is the foundation of everything we do. Our experienced clinicians, medical professionals, and support staff are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment for individuals and families across Ohio.
We understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming. That’s why our team is committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and cared for from day one.
Who you will work with
Counselors
Counselors lead the individual and group work, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as the core of treatment. They are the people you will see most often.
Addiction specialists
Medical staff
Medical staff monitor physical health alongside the clinical work, including co-occurring conditions and anything that needs a physician rather than a counselor.
Support staff
Support staff are who you reach on the first call. They handle scheduling, insurance verification, and the practical questions that come before treatment starts.
Our counselors
Kendall Kirkbride
Addiction Counselor, LCDC III
Kendall has worked in behavioral health since 2016, supporting people in corrections, community supervision, and substance use treatment across multiple levels of care. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University, with concentrations in Addiction Counseling and Forensic Counseling.
With more than eleven years in sustained recovery herself, Kendall brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care, and the belief that recovery is about more than abstinence — it is about rebuilding relationships and a future worth investing in.
Jenna Porter
Addiction Counselor, CDCA
Jenna is an Addiction Counselor and Group Facilitator with over four years of experience in addiction recovery, behavioral health, and community outreach across Eastern Ohio. She is credentialed through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and works closely with people in outpatient treatment, Drug Court, probation services, and other community-based support.
As someone in long-term recovery herself, Jenna brings compassion and authenticity to the work. She is known for creating a supportive environment where people feel respected and encouraged, and she believes lasting recovery is possible for everyone.
Leadership and support
Eric Birkhimer
Executive Director
Anthony Rasicci
Director of Business Development
Anthony is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an alumnus of Franciscan University of Steubenville. He spent ten years in cardiac nursing before moving into behavioral health, where he has worked in admissions, treatment advocacy, business development, and community outreach.
Through his own experience with alcoholism and recovery, Anthony found a new purpose in helping others toward a life beyond addiction. He leads with empathy, shares his own experience where it helps someone take the next step, and works to remove the barriers that stand between people and treatment.
Sara Douglas
Front Desk Coordinator
Medical oversight
Dr. Pamela Tambini
Medical Oversight
Dr. Pamela Tambini is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, entrepreneur, and healthcare executive dedicated to advancing evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Sober Connection, a physician-led medical services organization that partners with behavioral healthcare facilities nationwide to provide comprehensive medical leadership, provider staffing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance solutions.
How the team works together
Our counselors, addiction specialists, and medical staff work together to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. By combining clinical expertise with genuine compassion, we help our clients build the skills and confidence needed for lasting recovery.
At Ohio Recovery Collective, we believe recovery is possible for everyone and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
What you can expect from us
- One treatment plan, shared across everyone who sees you
- Clinicians who explain their reasoning rather than issue instructions
- A nonjudgmental environment from the first phone call onward
- A relapse treated as information about the plan, not a failure
- Plain answers about what we can and cannot offer
- A referral elsewhere when another provider is the better fit
Talk to our team
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, we’re here to help. Contact our team today to learn more about our programs and start your journey toward healing.
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out is the hardest part. Call and talk it through with someone who understands — confidentially, with no pressure and no commitment.
4525 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952