Central Connecticut State University

Dave is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who brings presence, compassion, and curiosity into every session. He earned his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University in 2024, with specialized training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). His clinical foundation is rooted in trauma-informed care and body-based healing modalities, with a focus on depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.

Dave’s path into the field was shaped by a desire to reduce suffering in the world and to help people better understand themselves within a broader context. He draws on over a decade of experience, including five years in residential counseling, four and a half years providing in-home therapy through IICAPS, two years of crisis intervention work, and more than a year in outpatient therapy settings.

Dave’s approach integrates mindfulness, somatic awareness, and deep attunement to each client’s inner experience. He is especially passionate about working with clients who are navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, or persistent patterns that no longer serve them. Whether using EMDR to process painful memories or drawing on IFS to help clients connect with their internal system, Dave creates a therapeutic space that is grounded, safe, and transformative.