After earning his master's degree at Duke University, Dave went on to his Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His natural gift for guiding others led to a position as Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the UNC-CH School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. For five years, his teaching skills and approachability inspired residents to create a special faculty award in his honor, recognizing his contribution to their training.

For over twenty years, Dave's natural dedication, innate sense of empathy, and desire to help others have allowed countless people to realize their true strength and independence. He'd like to do the same for you.

David Aspenson, PhD - Education and Experience

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Master of Divinity: Duke University

Specialized training, Geriatric Psychology & Neuropsychology: Durham Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Duke University Medical Center

Member: American Psychological Association, North Carolina Psychological Association, American Society for Clinical Hypnosis, North Carolina Society for Clinical Hypnosis, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

President: North Carolina Society for Clinical Hypnosis

Honors: Gregory D. Berrier Outstanding Practitioner in Counseling Psychology Award, UNC: “Music Man” faculty award recognizing significant contribution to resident training, UNC Department of Family Medicine

Former Clinical Assistant Professor, Behavioral Medicine: UNC at Chapel Hill

Licensed Psychologist-NC, Certified Health Service Provider in Psychology HSP-P, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-NC, Registered with National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Over 500 hours of psychotherapy supervision; over fifteen years' training in clinical hypnosis

Working together for long-term solutions

• Depression
• Marriage counseling
• Anxiety disorders
• Stress management
• Chronic pain and illness management
• Weight loss
• Smoking cessation
• Hypnosis for childbirth
• Aging issues
• Individual, couples, and group therapy
• Mind/Body skills
• Clinical hypnotherapy
• Self-relations hypnotherapy
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction
• Complete confidentiality
• Interest-free payment plans
• Early morning, lunchtime, and evening appointments
• Visa, MasterCard welcome
• Handicapped-accessible
• Ample parking