Advisory Council Representatives

Dr. Patrick McElwaine is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician. Dr. McElwaine is an Associate Professor and the Program Director of the Graduate Counseling Psychology Program and Collegiate Recovery Program at Holy Family University and is a faculty member at the Beck Institute. Dr. McElwaine is also a columnist for Psychology Today. Dr. McElwaine has over 27 years of clinical experience in various settings. The settings include community mental health, primary care, private practice, wrap-around services, residential treatment facilities, inpatient hospitals, and academia. With the Beck Institute, Dr. McElwaine provides supervision, and consultation, and conducts various workshops focused on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicide, and trauma. He is a member of multiple professional psychology organizations, and he serves on the Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council and the Bucks County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) board of trustees. In settings including NAMI, various school and hospital organizations, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), and the Lilly Conference, he has conducted numerous presentations related to mental health, addiction, stigma, and pedagogy.

Dr. McElwaine is also active in his recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. He believes that substance use disorder and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief are closely connected. Currently, Dr. McElwaine has 15 years of continued recovery. Dr. McElwaine is a strong advocate for supporting individuals diagnosed with mental health concerns and/or addiction. He states, “those who are in recovery or diagnosed with mental health disorders are resilient, strong, and empowered.” In his free time, Dr. McElwaine enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and his dog. He is an avid sports fan and a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan.

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