Expert Life Coach - Personal Growth & MAP Community Support

Dr. David believes in meeting people where they are with honesty, respect, and care. His work in expert life coaching is rooted in empathy, not judgment; in listening, not labeling. For those navigating complex emotions, identity, or life transitions, his sessions offer a supportive space to breathe, talk openly, and be heard without fear.

Dr. David earned a master’s in Social Work from the University of Chicago and continued his education earning a doctorate degree in Psychology with a concentration in clinical counseling. However, what truly defines him is his humanity. During the AIDS pandemic, he worked within the gay community, providing Hospice Care and counseling not only for the terminally ill but also for their partners, families, and friends. He extended his support to the doctors, nurses, and clergy who stood alongside their patients through every stage of illness and loss.

His compassion didn’t end there. Dr. David went on to work extensively with people living with chronic mental illness and dual diagnoses, those facing both addiction and mental health challenges. These experiences taught him that healing begins not with answers, but with being seen and accepted.

Through expert life coaching, Dr. David focuses on the MAP community, which includes MAPs themselves, their partners, families, and friends. He also welcomes anyone whose life has been affected by the registry. His coaching is centered on care, understanding, and hope, while also providing LGBTQ+ support to those in need.  

Every session is a safe and private space where individuals, regardless of their sexuality, can explore challenges and possibilities openly. A life coach is not a mandated reporter; however, illegal activity will never be encouraged. If additional resources or referrals are needed, Dr. David ensures they’re offered with empathy and respect.  

His work is about helping people achieve personal growth, find stability, clarity, and direction; guiding them to build confidence and reconnect with their sense of purpose.

Dr. David has been openly gay since his mid-teens and identifies as a MAP. His life and expert life coaching reflect an ongoing commitment to authenticity, walking alongside others who are seeking understanding, belonging, and personal growth.

Beyond his professional life, Dr. David has an adventurer’s spirit. He’s traveled to all fifty states and visited 121 countries, circling the globe multiple times. Whether on a quiet walk in his neighborhood or in a far-off country, he carries the same curiosity and warmth that define his work; a simple belief that every life, every story, and every soul matters.

Dr. David will cross the street to pet a dog.