About David

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Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma (#5934) & Texas (#91590), OK Board Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Education is a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands, MEd in Applied Behavioral Studies from Oklahoma City University, and

BA in Anthropology from the University of Oklahoma.

Extensive experience providing therapy and supervision within mental health agencies, community mental health centers, and inpatient hospitals since entering the profession in 2013. Core faculty and teaching clinical counseling courses at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, having also taught at Seton Hall University and Oklahoma City University. Winner of the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from the OKCU Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning.  Member of the American Counseling Association and Oklahoma Counseling Association.

Primary areas of focus and clinical experience are relief from emotional hardships, trauma, grief, relationship/family issues, attachment, insecurities, suicidality, self-harm, diversity and inclusion, matters of identity and gender, and problematic substance use.