Dr. Patrick McElwaine (“Dr. Mac”) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician. He serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of the Graduate Counseling Psychology Program at Moravian University. He is also a faculty member at the Beck Institute. Additionally, Dr. McElwaine is the founder of Dr. Mac and Associates, a private practice dedicated to promoting mental health and supporting recovery.
Dr. McElwaine is a columnist for Psychology Today, where he writes about addiction recovery, resilience, and mental health. He has over 28 years of clinical experience in a wide range of settings, including community mental health, primary care, private practice, wrap-around services, residential treatment facilities, inpatient hospitals, and academia.
Through his work at the Beck Institute, Dr. McElwaine provides supervision, consultation, and facilitates workshops focused on CBT for substance use, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and trauma. He is a member of multiple professional psychology organizations. He serves on the Montgomery County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council as well as the Board of Trustees for the Bucks County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Dr. McElwaine is a passionate speaker and educator, having presented at national and regional conferences including NAMI, the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), and the Lilly Conference. His presentations focus on mental health, addiction, stigma reduction, and innovative approaches to teaching and therapy.
He is also active in his own recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, currently with 16 years of continued recovery. Dr. McElwaine believes deeply in the connection between substance use disorders and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. He is a strong advocate for those affected by mental illness and addiction, often stating, “those who are in recovery or diagnosed with mental health disorders are resilient, strong, and empowered.”
Outside of his professional life, Dr. McElwaine enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and their dog. He is an avid sports fan and a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan.