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About Us
Alternative Pathways is a family-owned and operated organization. We offer alternative services because we believe that healing and growth are processes that should be unique to the individual and family. It is our mission to provide affordable and quality care to our clients. Each of our providers listed below has an extensive background in the coaching and human services fields.
Our Providers
Kristina Landolfi MA, NBC-HWC
As a dedicated health and wellness coach with a deep passion for fostering well-being in women, Kristina's mission is to bridge the gap between physical and mental health through a comprehensive, holistic approach. Kristina believes that looking at the whole self is the best way to make sustainable behavior change. With a robust educational background and specialized training, She is uniquely equipped to support individuals in achieving balanced, vibrant health and well-being! Kristina holds a Masters of Arts degree in Humans Services Counseling Health & Wellness. Kristina attended Dr. Sears Wellness Institute where she obtained a Master Certification in Health Coaching as well as certification in pre/post natal health Coaching. Kristina is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, which is the highest distinguishable title a health and wellness coach can hold, meaning she meets the educational requirements needed to engage individuals and groups in evidence-based, client-centered processes that facilitate and empower clients to develop and achieve self-determined, health and wellness goals.
Kristina also holds a certification in Nutrition Sciences through the Stanford Center for Health Education, and Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition from the AFPA. As a Certified Pilates Instructor, also through the AFPA, Kristina integrated movement and exercise into her coaching practice, promoting physical health and well-being through personalized fitness plans.
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Prior to becoming a health and wellness coach, Kristina focused her career on working in crisis intervention. She has worked as a support specialist providing crisis support, intervention, and safety planning for survivors of sexual assault and violence. She has worked as a crisis counselor in an inpatient clinical mental health setting, working with a wide population of individuals. Kristina has vast knowledge and experience in teaching and developing coping skills, as well as empowering her clients to succeed. Kristina's goal is to help her clients identify their strengths and overcome their barriers to health and wellness.
Meralea Oberto LCSW, CHt.
Meralea has been working in the Human Services and Counseling field for over 34 years. She graduated from Kings College with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. Meralea continued her education by obtaining a Master's of Social Work degree from Temple University. She has also been practicing Hypnosis for over 25 years. She is a Master Level certified Hypnotherapist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. She is also a certified Hypnologist through the Hypnodyne Foundation. Meralea has a wide variety of experience when it comes to working with clients. Some of the areas Meralea has worked in are stress management & anxiety, working with children, marriage & family, parenting, maternal health, child welfare, and medical social work to name a few. She has been employed in several non-profit social service agencies throughout her extensive career. Meralea is up-to-date on the latest research on trauma and healing as she is also an adjunct professor of Psychology & Sociology for over 20 years. Meralea has hosted several seminars on the power of hypnosis as well as classes on self-hypnosis.
Neil F. Oberto, MS, LPC
Neil F. Oberto, MS, LPC, has a diverse educational background and hands-on life experiences. He has an Associate Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and worked in the hospitality field for several years. He attended Borromeo College of Ohio, a seminary college outside of Cleveland and obtained his bachelor’s degree in
Social and Behavioral Science with a minor in philosophy and history. Also, at that time Neil discerned the option of joining the Capuchin Franciscans. In his senior year of college, he was accepted as a postulant with the Capuchin Order and from 1984-1985,
was enrolled as a novice, spending a year at their novitiate house outside of Pittsburgh. He returned to his home area in August of 1985 and eventually pursued a Master Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Scranton. He is a Licensed
Professional Counselor.
He has been working and volunteering in the human service field for the past 45 years. Neil began working with mentally challenged adults and children in recreational programs. He has a plethora of apostolic/volunteer work that has helped to enrich and
shape his commitment to working with and understanding individuals. This includes direct service with inner city youth, pastoral care in hospitals, an inner-city nursing facility for the economically underprivileged, along with supportive services and
outreach at an inner-city feeding program.
In his home community he worked in direct service as a residential advisor for economically disadvantaged young adults, and as a case manager in child welfare. He was also part of a non profit human service agency for 34 years in various roles that included executive director He was responsible for several expansion projects and overall program development. Neil has collaboratively worked in partnerships in developing various programs, groups, and workshops on issues relating to child welfare, adolescence, family development, and the
effective management of emotions. He specialized in child welfare, family, marital/relationship, pre/post-adoption, coaching, men's issues, overall emotional regulation, including anger management.
Neil is involved or has had past affiliation in numerous regional and state
commitments, local volunteer activity and collaboratively worked in partnerships developing programs, groups and workshops on issues relating to child welfare, adolescence, family strengthening, effective management of emotions, along with housing and homeless related initiatives and food security.
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He holds in esteem the strength and humility of collaboration, cooperation and partnering in addressing and resolving needs. While recognizing the trials and
tribulations of the human condition, he is inspired by those who are resilient and continue to live each day in spite of challenges and those who assist in making a difference.
Neil values faith and life experiences, especially time spent with his wife and family. He is a Certified Anger Management Specialist, continues to provide counseling services, both privately and at a community drop in center, and is a Civic Partnership Volunteer.