Media & Community Involvement

 The Why I Network helps young adults who need career guidance find advice from passionate professionals.  Kojo interviews Dr. Pfaff on being a therapist and educator.

Marc interviews Dr. David Pfaff about childhood trauma and the impact it may have on us as adults.

 In the 4th installment, Jake chats with Dr. David Pfaff & Dr. Anna Craycraft about problematic substance abuse and addictions. 

The 3rd episode features a chat among Jake, Dr. Pfaff, Dr. Craycraft, and Elena Farrar about careers within the service industry and maintaining healthy relationships. 

 In the 2nd episode, Jake, Dr. Pfaff, & Dr. Craycraft speak with service industry veteran Ben about depression. 

 A mental health conversation with and for the service industry.  In the 1st episode, Jake speaks with Dr. David Pfaff & Dr. Anna Craycraft about anxiety and mental wellness.

Marc interviews Dr. David Pfaff about suicide and suicide prevention.

On his weekly podcast, Marc welcomes David Pfaff, LPC to break down the stigma on mental health and what we can do.

Authored book chapter on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, edited book by Bill Owenby, ABD, DCMHS, MC, LPC-S.  Publication fall of 2023

Authored book chapter on the Transtheoretical Model: Stages of Change, edited book by Bill Owenby, ABD, DCMHS, MC, LPC-S.  Publication fall of 2023

Authored book chapter on Insight Therapy, edited book by Bill Owenby, ABD, DCMHS, MC, LPC-S.  Publication fall of 2023

Dissertation research completed and authored: "A Qualitative Study: The Indirect Effects of Implicit Bias on the Relationship Between Participant Social-Group Affiliation and Emotional Experiences

Dr. Pfaff is a credited reviewer and contributor on Constructive Theories and Therapy in Sommers-Flannigan's 3rd edition counseling textbook.

Peer reviewer providing review, evaluation, and recommendations for clinical mental health book proposals through Rowman & Littlefield publishing.

Preceptor for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.

Also authored and providing workshops on Family and Relationship Therapy for Nurse Practitioners.

Providing information, resources, and contact information to all affected by the war in Ukraine who need psychological support.  Dr. Pfaff has been among the collaboration of mental health professionals to consult and share information in support.

For the second consecutive year, the OKC Marathon relay team DSPcounseling.com proudly supported the OKC National Memorial, running in honor and remembrance of those impacted by April 19, 1995.

2021 Excellence in Teaching Award for Adjunct Faculty, presented to Dr. Pfaff by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, OKCU.

The 2021 OKC Marathon relay team DSPcounseling.com proudly took part in the "Run to Remember" and honor victims of the OKC bombing, finishing first in the men's masters division.

Dr. Pfaff had the honor of speaking at the 2021 HOBY Oklahoma Youth Leadership conference on self-compassion and self-care.

Guest lecturer for the United States Social Security Administration, speaking to an Oklahoma branch office on mental health awareness, advocacy, and seeking support during the stresses of COVID-19

Guest lecturer for Root Insurance as part of their observance of World Mental Health Day, speaking to their national employee base on topics such as mental health awareness, advocacy, and seeking support.