Dr. Dave Wilson

Hello, I’m Dr. Dave Wilson, a licensed psychotherapist in Michigan. My approach to counseling draws on clinical expertise, advanced education, and decades of experience in business, entrepreneurship, leadership, marriage, and parenting. My perspective has also been shaped by personal adversity, including living with a chronic health condition. Together, these experiences have deepened my understanding of human behavior, the complexities of relationships, and the challenges of balancing responsibilities, overcoming setbacks, and adapting to life's uncertainties. I understand that knowing what needs to change is often easier than making that change happen.

As a trauma-informed therapist trained in DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR, I combine evidence-based practices with practical insight, empathy, and sound judgment. I combine clinical knowledge with practical insight to help clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and make meaningful changes in their lives. I help clients translate self-awareness into meaningful action, making choices that support healthier relationships, personal growth, and a more fulfilling life. I believe effective therapy should offer more than insight into the past. It should help people better understand themselves, respond more thoughtfully in the present, and build lives that reflect who they are and what matters most to them. I hold a doctorate in Learning Sciences, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and an MBA. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a member of AMHCA, NBCC, and ACBS, and a Birkman Certified Professional. Learn more at www.mindfulfillness.org

My approach begins with building trust, mutual respect, and a genuine understanding of who you are. I believe effective therapy requires a supportive environment where you can speak openly, explore difficult experiences, and feel understood without judgment. I also believe meaningful progress comes from thoughtful reflection, honest conversations, and a willingness to consider new perspectives. Together, we explore how past experiences, trauma, relationships, and learned patterns may influence how you think, feel, and respond to life's challenges. Drawing on evidence-based therapies, counseling psychology, and learning science, I help you recognize patterns, understand emotional responses, and develop practical strategies for navigating difficult situations.

An important part of my approach involves understanding your personal values and how they influence your identity, relationships, and decisions. We examine whether your choices and behaviors reflect what matters most to you while strengthening emotional regulation, communication, healthy boundaries, and personal accountability. My role is not to tell you how to live, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, build on your strengths, and develop the awareness, confidence, and skills to make meaningful changes. I believe therapy should help you move beyond understanding your challenges toward responding to them with greater clarity, flexibility, and intention.

You can expect a thoughtful, collaborative approach that balances careful listening with honest feedback, practical guidance, and respect for your individual experiences. We will explore the patterns influencing your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and decisions while developing strategies you can apply outside our sessions. I place particular importance on emotional regulation, effective communication, healthy boundaries, and understanding your personal values. My goal is to help you gain more than insight into your challenges. I want you to develop the confidence, awareness, and practical skills to respond differently, make thoughtful decisions, and create meaningful changes in your everyday life. As our work progresses, we will continue exploring relevant experiences and patterns while developing practical skills, reflecting on your progress, and applying what you learn in therapy to the challenges and relationships you encounter in everyday life.