Dave Dennis, MSW, LCSW, SPC

Dave is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Founder of Grow Sport Psychology & Performance Improvement who brings several years of experience working with athletes and performers to overcome a range of challenges. Particular areas of interest are in the treatment of athletes and sports performance, confidence, depression, anxiety as well as other mental health challenges. Life, sports and performance can challenge us in unexpected ways and sometimes we might need additional guidance and support to find our way through.

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As a former student athlete, Dave understands the value of having a strong mind and body connection in order to be successful as an athlete and in life. As a soccer player, Dave experienced firsthand the effects of performance anxiety and self-doubt as a player. Thanks to the influential impact of one coach in particular, he was able to turn that anxiety and self-doubt into motivation for self-improvement. Dave has since been passionate about giving back to the sports community through coaching, volunteering at sports camps, and mentoring young athletes and coaches.

Dave is committed to building a sport psychology program and services that enable athletes to optimize their full potential, educating parents in being the most impactful and effective supporters of their young athletes and empowering coaches to be the best versions of themselves by embracing their passion for the sport and developing strong leadership skills and employing meaningful tools that best support their athletes & teams. 

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His approach centers on listening, communicating, and cultivating a supportive environment in which we work together to identify the challenges that get us stuck. He uses a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, and client-centered approaches. Together, we will learn from your past, engage the present, and set intentions for the future. Dave has worked and trained in a wide variety of professional settings including private practice, hospitals, and community-centered outreach.



In his free time, Dave is a tremendously passionate sports fan, enjoys traveling the world, and loves spending time with his two pups Woodford and Winston.

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