About:
In Practice since 1985, Dave’s approach is very direct and practical. His highest concerns are for mutual respect, honesty, and integrity throughout the counseling relationship and patient experience. Being very focused on collaboration, getting to and applying the best solutions possible, it’s always the patient’s final say when it comes to vetting clinical goals and objectives. Also, always about what works best for the patient and their most important and significant others. Everything is conversational and relationship-based, from the initial assessment to the final follow-up. The same with ongoing review and refinement of care. Open, straightforward, and fostering of ultimate trust! Dave uses only the best studied and evidence-based approaches to services he provides. He is constantly keeping up with new research and practice standards through routine continuing education and study. Whether an individual or family, regardless of age, gender, even diversity of culture, and life experience, Dave has many years of successfully helping others experience the best life possible.
Education/Credentials:
Bachelors in Psychology, Marhsall University, Huntington, West Virginia.
Masters in Clinical Counseling, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virgina.
Additional Graduate Training in Counseling-Psychology, Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Doctorate of Ministry in Counseling-Psychology from Freedom Bible and Seminary, Rogers, Arkansas.
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor/National Certified Counselor.
Certified Addictions Counselor.
Experienced In:
Relationship and Marriage, Child and Adolescent, Individual and Family Counseling. Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Eating Disorders, Perinatal and Postpartum, Fertility issues, LGBTQ and Gender issues, Grief and Loss, Sexual issues, Trauma, OCD, Hoarding, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Behavioral Difficulties, Emotional Dysregulation, Faith-based Counseling, and Addictions.
Clinical Approaches:
EMDR, Applied Behavioral/Behavior Modification, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotional Processing Theory, Holistic Approaches, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, Couples/Marriage/Relational Counseling/ Family Therapy.
Years of Experience: 40 Years of Private Clinical Practice.