About David...
Details of my professional training, experience, and background are found below.
But that's only one part of me.
My qualifications as a therapist are also deeply rooted in my life, my values, my character, my personal experiences of suffering and growth, and finding my way through challenges in life.
I aim to be humble, live well, stay focused on things that really matter, and promote life to its fullest all around me. I'm involved in several community projects aimed at improving the health of neighborhoods, kids, and people on the margins of society. I do all of this because I believe we as humans are part of a global family, and that the welfare of others, no matter who they are, impacts each of us.
I'm not very much like the therapists or "shrinks" you've seen on TV.
Sometimes people are suprised when they discover that I don't have couch for them to lie on, I don't smoke a pipe, wear a bowtie or an ascott, or even say "tell me how that makes you feel" very often. We all have stereotypes about therapists, and mostly those are just funny. I'll probably surprise you if you're expecting Sigmund Freud, Frasier Crane, Dr. Phil, or any of the popular media portrayals of therapists.
Hopefully, instead you'll find me to be warm, caring, practical, and interested in working with you to find the best solutions for your life.
But that's only one part of me.
My qualifications as a therapist are also deeply rooted in my life, my values, my character, my personal experiences of suffering and growth, and finding my way through challenges in life.
I aim to be humble, live well, stay focused on things that really matter, and promote life to its fullest all around me. I'm involved in several community projects aimed at improving the health of neighborhoods, kids, and people on the margins of society. I do all of this because I believe we as humans are part of a global family, and that the welfare of others, no matter who they are, impacts each of us.
I'm not very much like the therapists or "shrinks" you've seen on TV.
Sometimes people are suprised when they discover that I don't have couch for them to lie on, I don't smoke a pipe, wear a bowtie or an ascott, or even say "tell me how that makes you feel" very often. We all have stereotypes about therapists, and mostly those are just funny. I'll probably surprise you if you're expecting Sigmund Freud, Frasier Crane, Dr. Phil, or any of the popular media portrayals of therapists.
Hopefully, instead you'll find me to be warm, caring, practical, and interested in working with you to find the best solutions for your life.
My Work |
I work only with individuals over the age of 18.
I see a wide range of people with various different challenges. Some of the more common issues I help people deal with are: Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Relationship Difficulties - Self-Esteem - Stress - Workplace Difficulties - Existential Issues - Grief/Loss - Obsessive Thoughts - Chronic Physical Illness - Panic My work as a therapist is eclectic: meaning that I use a variety of techniques and theories to be helpful depending on the person and their problems. I'm also particularly sensitive to the spiritual dimensions of suffering and healing and find integrating individual's interests in this area to be particularly helpful in therapeutic work. I take great joy in writing both as a therapeutic endeavour and just for fun. You can find some of my work on psychology and everyday life at my blog: www.deepinwonder.com |
My Training |
Dr. David Reist graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Urban Studies from the University of Toronto. It was working in mental health crisis intervention during those years that confirmed a deep sense of calling to continue studies and work in the field of clinical psychology.
Dr. Reist moved to Dayton, Ohio, USA, to attend the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University, where he completed his Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.). Over the course of training he worked in diverse settings including an inner-city Detroit hospital, a cancer centre, a sleep clinic, a university counseling centre, and a treatment program for male perpetrators of domestic violence. As a final step in his training, Dr. Reist came to London, Ontario for an APA/CPA accredited residency in Behavioral Medicine at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), and worked with patients in cardiac rehabilitation, chronic pain management, epilepsy, sleep disorders, pediatric oncology, and in-patient psychiatry. After completing his residency at LHSC, Dr. Reist began work in private practice and became registered in the Province of Ontario as a Psychologist. He is deemed competent to practice in the areas of Clinical, Health, and Rehabilitation Psychology by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Over the course of his professional career Dr. Reist has provided assessment, therapy, and consultation to hundreds of individuals, organizations, physicians, specialists, lawyers, and hospitals. He is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association and the London Regional Psychological Association. |
