Dr. Arthur Merrell's Bio:
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Dr. Arthur Merrell

Currently Acting Director of Positive Pathways, with over 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Merrell has created several mental health programs. Dr. Merrell has served as a United States Air Force Chaplain for over 18 years as well as serving on several board of director positions with non-profit agencies. Dr. Merrell has extensive experience working within the forensic population as well as with children & adults with behavioral disorders. Dr. Merrell also works with The Onala Group providing Therapy to people in recovery for drug, alcohol and gambling addictions.

Dr. Robert McAlister's Bio:
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Dr. Robert McAlister, PsyD.

Currently Lead Consultant for Positive Pathways and more than 12 years of clinical mental health experience ranging from adult drug & alcohol outpatient to acute MH/MR children & adolescents.

Dr. McAlister has served as an Assistant Executive Director for a Community Living Arrangement program as well as serving as a Clinical Director for over 2 years with a local BHRS provider. Dr. McAlister has published articles on Positive Psychology and its overall effectiveness in “talk therapy”.

Michael Connelly's Bio:
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Michael J. Connelly, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, NCGC

Currently, A Licensed Professional Therapist and President of Positive Pathways, Mr. Connelly’s treatment philosophy is quite eclectic with concentration on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, (CBT). Mr. Connelly's professional experience has been with clients suffering with depression and anxiety disorders, especially those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, (OCD) by means of using Exposure Therapy. He has been a personal and academic counselor at a local University.

Mr. Connelly is trained in treating Problem/Pathological Gambling issues and Drug and Alcohol Dual Diagnosis issues. Mr. Connelly received his training for treating Problem Gambling at the University of Pittsburgh.

Ms.Theresa Edwards' Bio:
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Theresa Edwards, LSW

Currently, A Licensed Social Worker and Clinical Therapist at Positive Pathways, Ms. Edwards is fluent in many modalities of treatment.  Her experience is in working with people in addiction.  Ms. Edwards specializes in working with clients that are dual diagnosed and those that have personality disorders. In addition, Ms. Edwards has received training from the University of Pittsburgh in treating Pathological Gambling issues.

Ms.Susan Rua's Bio:
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Susan Rua, LPC, CAC

Currently, A Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Therapist at Positive Pathways, Ms. Rua experience is in working with people in addiction. Ms. Rua Specialization includes counseling adolescents and adults for a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, family problems, grief/loss, and emotional health. Ms. Rua also has extensive experience working within the forensic population.