“I have really appreciated Dave coming to Minnesota in 2025 to help with the core skills of EFT training. He presented some parts of the training, and each time he did, I thought he did such a great job of explaining the concepts so that the participants could understand EFT more fully. In addition, he brought a depth of knowledge about EFT to the training experience. I know the participants enjoyed his enthusiastic style of sharing his knowledge, experience, and insights. Without reservation, I recommend anyone take the opportunity to learn about EFT from Dave.

On a different note, Dave has been one of the most successful EFT Supervisors in helping people become certified as EFT therapists! I know the people that come to him for EFT consultation or supervision find his feedback to be so helpful as they learn EFT.

Kurt Wical, PhD, LMFT
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer
Clinic Director, Minnesota Couple Therapy Center

“I have worked with Dave for the past (almost) ten years, first as a graduate student, next as a psychology resident, and eventually a fully licensed psychologist. I’ve always considered myself lucky to work with Dave. Gaining knowledge from his extensive clinical expertise in couples therapy using the EFT model has been especially enlightening. It is worth mentioning that he is extremely caring, has a great sense of humor, and is always available when it matters. He genuinely wants the best for any colleague or client. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him, and I’m certain many others would say the same! Dave is truly one of a kind.”

Elizabeth Luger, PhD, LP
Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks (Grand Forks, ND)

“Dave is one of our most popular CE course presenters! Attendees love his personable style and ability to break down complex topics into actionable information. Nearly all attendees find his workshops valuable. If you hire him for any training event or CE course, you will be sure to get positive reviews from attendees!”

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC
Founder & CEO, Haugen Performance Consulting

“Dave has been an integral part of my EFT journey. The way he teaches and supervises makes something as complex as EFT feel crystal clear. Along with being able to teach the model, he brings compassion and humility, creating a great environment for taking the risks required to truly learn the model.”

Melissa Bowe, MS, LMFT
Psychotherapy Center of Waunakee (Wisconsin)

“Dave brings a rare blend of warmth, humor, and structure to his work as a clinician, teacher, and group leader. He has a wonderful sense of humor that puts people at ease, while also offering a clear, thoughtful, and well-organized approach to teaching and supervision. Dave is deeply strengths-based; he has a genuine ability to see and name what is going well, and his supervisees consistently feel encouraged, supported, and capable in his presence.

Dave and I go back many years to when we were learning the EFT model together. We worked hard side by side to truly understand and embody the model, and that shared foundation continues to shape our work today. For several years now, we have co-led the Westside community consultation group, where Dave’s steady leadership, clarity, and emotional attunement create a learning environment that feels both safe and rigorous. As a colleague, Dave is warm, loving, and deeply committed to the EFT model, to his clients, and to the people he works alongside.”

Renee Segal, LMFT, Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor
Owner, Evolve Therapy (EFT clinic in Minneapolis, MN)

“Dave has a working fluency with EFT, an energy that shows his excitement for this framework, and shows his investment in helping others learn.”

Bryan Kingsriter, MA, LMFT
Minnesota Couple Therapy Center

“Dave’s Tango Move 1 workshop helps set the foundation for all of the other EFT interventions. He is a fun, engaging, and brilliant trainer! Dave is a joy to work with as a supervisee. He provides helpful insights and facilitates a sense of confidence and accomplishment through his support and warmth.”

Lauren Fogel Mersy, PsyD, LP
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist & Certified EFT Therapist

“Dave is an amazing supervisor and teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable about Emotionally Focused Therapy and has helped me tremendously in my work with couples.  He is also personable, kind, and very encouraging. I have learned so much from him and am so thankful for his help and expertise. I highly recommend working with him!”

Allison Loaring-Clark, MA, LMFT
Sparrow House Counseling  

“Dave is an exceptionally engaging mentor and supervisor who has a rare ability to put EFT concepts and nuances into clear, practical language I could immediately use in my clinical work. He is friendly, genuine, and deeply attuned. Throughout my time in his learning group, and throughout the EFCT certification process, I felt truly known and supported by him.

I can’t say enough about Dave’s depth of knowledge and skill in EFT practice and process. The tapes he shared have become woven into the fabric of how I practice EFT today. Beyond his clinical brilliance, Dave is simply a really great human—and learning from him has been both grounding and transformative.”

Amber Bezney, MEd, LPC, & Certified EFCT Therapist
Clinical Director at Acacia Counseling and Wellness (Southlake, TX)

“Dave is the most talented and empathetic clinical supervisor with whom I have had the pleasure of working. His deep knowledge of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, incredible insightfulness, and natural ability to see clearly and translate his client's hurts, longings, and needs into corrective emotional experiences and hope for the future is astounding.”

Sara Kuhn-Watson, PhD, LP
The Psychology Center (Madison, WI)

“I have taken numerous trainings from Dave and was privileged to work with him as my Emotion Focused Couples Therapy certification supervisor. His feedback was always specific and spot on, which helped me immeasurably to hone my work with couples. His authenticity, warmth, compassion and down-to-earth approach to supervising and training are a few of the things I value most about him.

It is these same qualities that make him an excellent therapist; one to whom I have no qualms making referrals as I have witnessed the profound impact he has with clients.

If you are lucky enough to work with Dave in any capacity I am confident you will find out what I know; in the EFT world Dave is a rockstar!”

Josephine Eades, MSEd, LPCC, LMFT
J & J Counseling (Private Practice)
Adult Programming Supervisor/Mental Health Therapist with Fond du Lac Behavioral Health