Licensed Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
David Dahl, Ph.D., M.Div., C.P.E.C.
PSY 19014
(408) 793-0313
Dr. Dahl is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist whose abiding purpose is to develop wholeness by doing evaluations and family therapy in clinical: 4 maximum security prisons, a brain injury rehab hospital, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency facilities; congregational; corporate and educational settings. He is a certified personal and executive coach and communication skills trainer. Evaluations include: forensic, (child custody, competency, personal injury, disability, criminal); neuropsychological (stroke, dementia, brain injury and ADHD); educational (gifted and learning problems); personality and pre-employment. Therapy and counseling include: marital, family and child problems; co-parenting, parenting coordination, addictions, and grief. He is a seasoned pastor with 25 years of congregational service in BC and CA including: conflict resolution, hospice, spiritual direction, consultation and graduate teaching. He is married with 3 children.
Education:
• University of Minnesota (Magna Cum Laude)
• Luther Theological Seminary
• Abbot Northwestern Treatment Center
• Vancouver School of Theology
• Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
• Bowen Center for the Study of the Family
• College of Executive Coaching
• American Academy of Forensic Psychology
Areas of Focus:
• Neuropsychological evaluations for brain injuries, learning disabilities and ADHD
• Educational evaluations for problems with learning
• Custody evaluations and co-parenting counseling
• Court-ordered evaluations and counseling for a range of issues
• Drug, alcohol and family treatment for a variety of addictive behaviors
• Cognitive therapy for depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders
• Treating adolescents and their families
Seminars, Workshops and/or Memberships:
Communication Skills for Couples or Work Groups
Mastering the Magic of Love
Relationship Enhancement
Developing a Marvelous Marriage
How to Speak So Your Kid Will Listen
Learning How to Forgive For Good
Improving Your Memory
Using ADHD to Your Advantage
Discovering Your Family
Telling Your Family Story
Stress Management for Positive Living
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Positive Psychology
Others: tailored to specific needs