Position Title:

• Faculty Counselor

Licensure/Certifications:

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of California (PSY 22172)

Academic Training:

• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology,
  The California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University (2007)
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, 2005

Internships:

• Post-doctoral Residency
  San José State University 
• Pre-doctoral Internship
  San José State University
• Health Psychology Externship
  San Francisco VA Medical Center 

Professional Affiliations:

• American Psychological Association, Division 44
• NASPA
• BASCIA

Areas of Special Interests:

• Anxiety & stress management
• Depression and self-esteem
• Optimal functioning and building on strengths
• Relationship concerns (family, partner, friendship, etc.)
• Identity/Identities exploration
• Grief and loss

Theoretical Orientation:

• Integrated (emphasizing: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), multiculturalism, positive psychology, health psychology, humanism, and Mindfulness-based approaches).

Other Information:

• David has experience working as a counselor in community mental health, medical, and university settings. He truly enjoys working with college students to find ways to remove obstacles to growth, achieve academic and personal goals, and enhance overall well-being. 

updated 03/2/15