Dave Petts, M.A., L.L.P., L.P.C.

Limited Licensed Psychologist
Certified Addiction Counselor I
Licensed Professional Counselor

“I provide caring, non-judgmental therapy for children, adolescents and adults. There is a strong family and behavioral component to my interventions, which has been helpful in dealing with addictions and other problems faced by my clients. I utilize humor and play therapy when appropriate, which helps put clients’ problems in focus. My belief is that all clients have strengths which they can fall back on when trying to change or remedy a current problem in their lives.”

Special Interests

Addictions/substance abuse, adolescents, children, management/industrial issues, school problems

Experience

• In private practice with Child & Family Psychological Services since 1997
• Program Director, Community Assessment & Screening Services, Kalamazoo, 15 years
• Substance Abuse Counselor, Western Michigan University Substance Abuse Clinic, 2 years
• Therapist, Center for Human Development, Kalamazoo, 1 year
• Child Psychologist and Program Manager, Kalamazoo County Children’s Treatment Bureau, 3 years

Education

• M.A., Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University, 1990
• Specialist Certification, Substance Abuse Drug and Alcohol Program, Western Michigan University, 1990
• B.B.A., Marketing and General Business, Western Michigan University
• More than 800 hours of ongoing educational credits in the fields of psychology and substance abuse

Professional Affiliations

• Michigan Psychological Association
• Kalamazoo Area Students Assistance Consortium
• Community Traumatic Incident Response Team
• Mental Health Consultant, Kalamazoo County Friend of the Cour

Insurances Accepted

PHP, IBA, PPOM, FIA, Preferred Partners, United Behavioral Health
Other insurance plans may be accepted; please inquire.