Dave Papandrea, LLPC, NCC
Dave Papandrea is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) in private practice at Trinity Family Counseling Center. Dave is a graduate of Oakland University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. His work at Trinity is under the direct supervision of Tonya Ratliff, LPC, NCC, ACS.
Dave is currently a full-time firefighter with experience in post-traumatic and acute stress disorders. He also has experience in marriage and family counseling, as well as adjustment and anxiety disorders. Dave serves as the fire union’s chaplain, and provides pastoral care to its membership. However, at the end of the day his favorite role is husband, and father of four.
Dave has experience working with a range of diverse populations. He has coordinated youth and young adult ministries and served as a crisis interventionist for families in need. He has experience in critical incident stress management within Oakland County. As a firefighter since 1997, Dave has had the opportunity to develop an understanding of, and empathy for, mental illness and mental health crises within the community. Dave looks forward to continuing to expand upon his knowledge and skills while serving at Trinity.
Dave’s personal counseling philosophy is that he is a traveler on YOUR journey. He believes YOU are the expert of you, and that the power of change is already within you. It is his goal to walk with you on your journey to wellness, allowing you to lead at your own pace, hoping to point out items in your blind spots along the way.
Dave is currently a full-time firefighter with experience in post-traumatic and acute stress disorders. He also has experience in marriage and family counseling, as well as adjustment and anxiety disorders. Dave serves as the fire union’s chaplain, and provides pastoral care to its membership. However, at the end of the day his favorite role is husband, and father of four.
Dave has experience working with a range of diverse populations. He has coordinated youth and young adult ministries and served as a crisis interventionist for families in need. He has experience in critical incident stress management within Oakland County. As a firefighter since 1997, Dave has had the opportunity to develop an understanding of, and empathy for, mental illness and mental health crises within the community. Dave looks forward to continuing to expand upon his knowledge and skills while serving at Trinity.
Dave’s personal counseling philosophy is that he is a traveler on YOUR journey. He believes YOU are the expert of you, and that the power of change is already within you. It is his goal to walk with you on your journey to wellness, allowing you to lead at your own pace, hoping to point out items in your blind spots along the way.
