Pickaway Area Recovery Services, Inc.
Dr. Darren Johnson, LPCC, LICDC-CS, is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as the President and Founder of Parakaleo Christian Clinical Counseling since June 2024. In addition, Dr. Johnson holds the position of Vice President on the Board of Directors at Pickaway Area Recovery Services, Inc., and contributes as an Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Ohio Christian University, where involvement also includes roles as an Adjunct Professor and Curriculum Developer. Previous academic experiences include online adjunct professor and curriculum developer positions at Indiana Wesleyan University and Trevecca Nazarene University. Clinical expertise is demonstrated through past roles as a therapist at Catalyst Life Services and Director of Employee Assistance Program at The SourceOne Group. Dr. Johnson's educational background includes a PhD in Psychology from Capella University, an MA in Clinical Counseling from Ashland University, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
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Pickaway Area Recovery Services, Inc.
Serving Pickaway, Fayette, Fairfield, and Muskingum Counties. Pickaway Area Recovery Services, Inc. (PARS) is located in four different counties and provides different levels of treatment: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Residential. PARS, Inc. has been serving men and women who abuse alcohol and drugs since 1978. We use evidence-based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Matrix curriculum in our interventions. We provide education on early recovery and relapse prevention strategies to help men and women develop confidence in their ability to cope without the use of chemicals. The trained counselors at Pickaway Area Recovery Services are motivated to create an individualized plan for treatment to create the best program for you. We offer diverse group curriculums and available times to accommodate all schedules and individual needs. Pickaway Area Recovery Services provides compassionate and expert care, always emphasizing the dignity of the individual.