After earning his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dave Verhaagen went on to serve as the clinical director of three mental health agencies. Dr. Verhaagen has been in private practice in Charlotte for over a decade and is the author of five books, including a recent parenting book. He is a popular speaker, having given hundreds of presentations at local, state, and national conferences.  

Dr. Verhaagen works primarily with high school and college-age students, though he does see some younger or older clients. His specialties include adoption issues, anger problems, anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol problems, school and learning-related problems (including ADHD), as well as trauma (accidents, abuse, violence, etc.)

In addition to therapy, he conducts evaluations for ADHD/LD, Academic Excellence, and Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism through the
SPS Assessment Center. He also completes risk assessments (violence risk, sexual offending, threat assessments) on occasion.  Check out his Blog at Shrinkblog.blogspot.com

Presentations:

10 Traits of Great Parents

The Truth About Teens and Terrific Parents

Strategic Parenting

Enhancing Academic Performance: A Parent's Guide

Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents

Youth Violence

Media Coverage:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/2006-06-19-oblivious-kids_x.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-09-27-generations-parenting_x.htm

http://www.americanidolworship.com/2007/02/usa-today-psychologists-analyze-american-idol-losers/

Please feel free to contact him at dverhaagen@southeastpsych.com

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