Dave has more than 40 years of professional experience helping people understand and deal with life’s problems. Dave provides individual, couples, and family counseling to all age groups.

Specialties & Experience:

Adults and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities, and Conduct Disorders. He works closely with families and individuals to identify problems and work toward common-sense, practical solutions. He also offers an array of assessment services to assist in the diagnosis of mental health disorders and neurodivergent issues.

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified

Licensure Supervisor for Counselors-in-Training and PLCPs, Missouri

Certified School Counselor, Missouri

Certified Teacher, Missouri

Honors & Awards

ACE Clinician (Achievement in Clinical Excellence), United Behavioral Health, 2016

Superior Performance & Efficiency, Magellan Health, 2011-2014

Outstanding Therapist for Efficient and Successful Outcomes, Magellan Employee Assistance Program, 2011

Superior Mental Health Counselor, Value Options, 2011

Outstanding Service & Dedication Award, Magellan Health, 2010

Distinguished Therapist Award, United Behavioral Health, 2010

Disability Advocate of the Year, F.A.C.T of Missouri, 2007

Top 5% of Therapists in St. Louis, Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2001

Professional Experience

Clinic Owner/Partner/Chief Therapist – Center for Behavioral Growth, Center for Behavioral Health, St. Louis Behavioral Medicine, Centers for Psychological Growth

Program Director – Woodhaven Learning Center, Columbia, MO

Adolescent/Family Therapist – Missouri Div. of Youth Services, Oregon DYS, Family Resource Center-St. Louis & Columbia, MO

Presenter/Trainer/Committee Chairman – CHADD and Learning Disabilities Association

Legislative Committee Member – 504 Plan and ADHD legislation for Missouri students

Board Member – St. Louis County Child Protection Board and St. John Lutheran School Board in Ellisville

School Counselor, Psychological Examiner, 6th Grade Camp Designer/Director, Science Curriculum Coordinator, Dept. Chairman, Teacher – Fort Zumwalt School District, O’Fallon, MO

Science Teacher, Assistant Football Coach – Kirkwood School District, Kirkwood, MO

Education

Bachelors of Science Education & Biology, Magna cum Laude, Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO

Masters of Science Experiential Education & Counseling, Summa cum Laude, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

Doctoral Program/Counseling, University of Missouri Saint Louis