Meet Dave
Licensed Master Social Worker
**Welcoming new clients in our Decatur office!
I believe everyone has a story to tell. The way I see it, life is made of the stories we tell ourselves and the stories we tell others. Trauma, depression, anxiety, and substances can influence and interrupt our story, but if we are mindful about who we are and who we want to be, we can put those occurrences in their proper place. They can exist as something that we went through rather than something that defines us.
I believe everyone holds the power to be the person they want to be, no matter what their past, no matter their present. My job is to assist you in creating the present you want for yourself, so you can build the future you deserve.
I work with adults and adolescents of all ages, genders, and sexualities. I aim to help people who’ve been traumatized by events and experiences, as well as those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or recovering from abuse, whether it be from another person, substances, or alcohol.
I’d be honored to work with you as you examine and explore yourself and your surroundings in order to write your own story the way you want it to be.
Recovering from trauma and negative life-changing experiences
Therapy for Men – growth, and development of self and relationships
Adult and Adolescent Counseling
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Substance and Alcohol Recovery
Client Focus
Adults and Adolescents
Groups
Credentials
Master of Social Work - The University of Georgia
Athens, GA - 2022
Master of Science in Journalism - Columbia University
New York, NY - 1999
Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film – The University of Texas
Austin, TX - 1998
Bachelor of Arts in Government – The University of Texas
Austin, TX - 1998
Licensed Master Social Worker -Pending *Clinical Supervisor: Patrick Bryant, LCSW
Georgia
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma
Trained in Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Georgia Society for Clinical Social Workers (GSCSW)
American Association of Psychotherapists (AAP), Southern Region Committee Member
NAADAC – The Association for Addiction Professionals
Professional Acknowledgments:
MSW, Gwinnett Generalist Student of the Year, University of Georgia, 2021
Out-of-network with all Insurance Plans:
Some or all of the charges for my services may be covered by your insurance as out-of-network benefits, depending on your policy. Contact your insurance provider to better understand your coverage.
Scholarships for reduced fee are limited to availability, and dependent upon income.