Dr. Dave has been a counselor for 32+ years.  Initially, he worked as a vocational counselor and evaluator throughout the United States.  His journeys have taken him from Wisconsin to Tennessee, Hawaii, Minnesota, and Florida.

Dr. Dave obtained a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Masters of Science Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin - Stout.  He received a Doctor of Education Degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University - Sarasota, Florida. His dissertation studied the coping resources of injured collegiate and older male athletes.

Dr. Dave has been in private practice in Florida since 1991.  He has gained a positive reputation as a vocational expert testifying in the venues of Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Divorce and Social Security Disability.  He also has worked with various employers in developing return to work programs for injured employees and doing ergonomic job design.

Recently, Dr. Dave obtained certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist.  He specializes in helping individuals reduce stress, stop smoking and release weight.  He also assists athletes and professionals to enhance their performance on the playing field and in the workplace.  He is also a Reiki Master, practioner and teacher.

Dr. Dave is presently a competitive track bicycle racer.  He frequently travels to Ft. Lauderdale to the Brian Piccolo Park to race on the only velodrome in Florida.  He has won 16 State Championships and 1 Regional Championship.  In 1994, 1996, and 1998 he was ranked in the top 10 in the world for his age group.  Throughout his life he participated in football, basketball, track & field, distance running, tennis, soccer and golf.

Dr. Dave's goal is to help individuals to become healthy in body, mind and spirit.  He thrives on helping people reduce stress, stop smoking and lose weight to gain better health and to reduce healthcare costs.  He also has a goal of assisting people to identify and pursue fulfilling careers and athletes and professionals to perform at and beyond their potential.