David Grove, PhD

David Grove, PhD
Practicing Since 1998

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Health Service Provider in Psychology

Dave recieved his Ph.D. from Southern Illinios University in 1984, and completed additional graduate work at the University of Iowa in 1990.  As a graduate student, he was selected by Phi Kappa Phi as being in the top 7% of all college students across all fields of study in the United States.

Dave’s therapy approach combines biological, psychological, social, developmental, and spiritual aspects of the human experience.  He is a strong believer in the healing power of laughter and humor, and incorporates them into the therapeutic process.  His practice at Wadle and Associates includes individual and group psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, psychological testing, and forensic psychology.

Dave serves school-age children through geriatric patients.  In addition to his private practice at Wadle and Associates, his experience includes college teaching, working with children at a residential treatment facility, outpatient chemical dependency group work, school psychologist, Head Start consultant, directing a Community Mental Health Center, and forensic psychologist.  He was selected as a finalist for the Psychologist of the Year award, honored as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychological Specialties, and identified as an expert in Forensic Psychology.  Furthermore, he recieved the Volunteer of the Year Award by AEA 11 for his effort to educate professionals in the area of cross-cultural counseling.