Dave S. Wallace
Career and couples coach for men and professionals
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitionsStress and overwhelmCareer changeCareer clarity and purposeCouples and marriage |
| Works with | Men, Founders and business owners, Students, Teens, Parents, Professionals and Women |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Dating coach |
| Credentials | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; MA in Clinical Psychology; MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1; Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT); TF-CBT 2.0 |
| Experience | 17 years coaching |
Dave S. Wallace is a career and couples coach who works mostly with men and professionals. He has coached for 17 years, in private and group settings. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with degrees in clinical and organizational psychology. Before this work, he spent 10 years composing music in Hollywood. His clients include entrepreneurs, producers, artists, doctors, lawyers, principals and veterans. Most of the men he sees are between 16 and 50 and feel stuck in work or relationships.
What Dave helps with
Dave works with people who feel stuck in their work, relationships or sense of purpose. He helps clients build confidence and move through anxiety and low mood.
- Building purpose and confidence
- Moving past depression about the past and anxiety about the future
- Career transitions and job setbacks
- Building companies, careers and families
- Relationship conflict
- Getting through divorce, lawsuits or being fired
- Leadership and business challenges
- Stress, crises and trauma
Who Dave works with
Dave's clients are mostly men ages 16 to 50 who struggle to move forward. Some have peaked in a job or relationship. Others hit roadblocks like divorce, lawsuits or being fired. He also works with entrepreneurs, parents, couples and career-focused women. Past clients include producers, artists, doctors, lawyers, principals and veterans.
Background and qualifications
Dave earned an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine, both with honors. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist. He holds Gottman Method Level 1 training, TF-CBT 2.0 training and a Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician credential. Earlier in his career he worked as a juvenile treatment counselor, health coach and sex-ed teacher. He then spent 10 years as a composer in Hollywood on award-winning projects. His training also includes leadership with the Ford Family Foundation, school counseling, case management at the Salvation Army and work at New Directions for Veterans.
Dave S. Wallace pricing
Programs and services
- Private one-on-one coaching
- Group coaching
Dave S. Wallace reviews
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He is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a former Hollywood composer who coaches men through career and relationship setbacks.
Best for men facing a career or relationship setback who want help moving forward.
Common questions
How much does Dave S. Wallace charge?
Coaching with Dave runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dave S. Wallace help with?
Dave S. Wallace helps with building purpose and confidence, moving past depression about the past and anxiety about the future, career transitions and job setbacks and building companies, careers and families.
Is Dave S. Wallace certified?
Dave S. Wallace lists: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; MA in Clinical Psychology; MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1; Registered Alcohol/Drug Technician (RADT); TF-CBT 2.0.
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