David Clegg, EdD, MEd, LPC, LMHC Views You as a Student of Counseling

I admire those  seeking counseling as being courageous and intelligent capable of learning and unlearning as appropriate.  I respect individuals regardless of the challenges presented. Everyone benefits by having a counselor added to their cabinet of advisors. 

 I employ cognitive-behavioral  methods using a collaborative model whereby coping strategies to reduce unwanted thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are taught.  I hold that we all  have an unhealthy side, which  supports negative automatic thoughts and misperceptions.  These faulty thoughts are often connected to  anxiety, depression, and other challenges.  

 I founded Alliance Counseling in 1995.  I also worked in K-12 education for 20 years as a school principal, special education director, counselor, and teacher.  I hold credentials  in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor and in Washington State as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor each supported by my masters in counseling from Washington State University in 1995.  I am certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors  and as a Child Abuse Prevention Specialist. I earned a Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University in 2003 and hold a Bachelor's of Arts from Westfield State University graduating in 1992.  I also completed graduate school educator certification programs at Tufts University and Framingham State University in 2000.