RESUME

 David McPhee, Ph.D.

EDUCATION

Ph. D. University of Minnesota,  Psychology.

D. Min. (with distinction). Luther-Northwestern, Pastoral Psychology.

M. Div. University of St. Thomas School of Divinity.

M. A. University of St. Thomas, Educational Psychology.

B. A. University of St. Thomas School of Divinity, Philosophy 

Internship St. Paul Ramsey (Regions) Hospital, Minnesota, Department of Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology)

Board Member and President, AZ Association of Family and Conciliation Courts 

Member, Maricopa County Superior Court Mental Health Committee

President, Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners

President, Arizona Psychological Association 

Public Member, Minnesota Board of Nursing

Consultant and expert witness for  Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners 

Current:  Ph.D. psychologist providing informal educational sessions for psychotherapists, and informal  life coaching. David is not engaged in the provision of health care or formal psychotherapy or any other activity requiring an active psychology license in the locaton of service.  Consultations with therapists are general and hypothetical only.  

2008 – 2014: Psychologist/Owner, David McPhee Family Forensic Psychology, Phoenix, Arizona. Provided forensic and consultation services statewide. Conducted national and international workshops on Family Forensics and Personality Disorders.

1998 – 2008: Psychologist/Owner, Well Being Systems, Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona. Provide clinical and forensic services for families.

1997 – 1998: Clinical Director, Desert Vista Hospital and Arizona Psychiatric Affiliates, for Ramsey Health Care International (Arizona division).

1989 – 1997: Owner and Clinical Director, River City Mental Health Clinic, P.A., Saint Paul, Minnesota. Hired and directed a staff of up to 15 senior clinicians. Provided psychotherapy/consultation for children, adolescents, and adults.

Part-time duties have included serving as Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas School of Divinity. (Counseling), Instructor, University of Minnesota Graduate School, Consulting Psychologist, Midwest Spine Institute, Minnesota, Psychologist, Pain Rehabilitation Center, Carondelet Hospitals. Member, Ethics Committee of MPA, Clinical Director, Direct Aid Minnesota, Professional Practice Representative, Treasurer, and President, Arizona Psychological Association, Disaster Mental Health Worker in Puerto Rico for the American Red Cross, host of award-winning Mind Over Matter, weekly psychology show on NewsRadio 620, KTAR, Phoenix, and national lecturer/workshop leader on family forensics and Personality Disorders. Consultant and Teacher at Tumbleweed, Phoenix. Advisor and Webmaster for SE Asia grassroots initiatives. 

Regular writer for Quora on psychology since 2017: over 270 million reader views, average uo to 1 million per week, and over 100,000 followers. 

Note on licensure:  As of early 2025 I am a licensed psychologist in Arizona, and  I recently put my psychologist license on  inactive status, and plan to go on retirement status later in 2025.  Of course I remain a psychologist by training and 30 years experience, but  I don't maintain an active psychology license anywhere.  This is convenient because of my travels and the fact that many countries and jurisdictons in which I travel don't regulate the practice of psychology at all, much less require a license.  I do not provide any services that require an active license in the location of service.  (see "Coaching" page)

You can follow me on Quora at this address:  https://www.quora.com/profile/David-McPhee-1, 

Website:  http://www.davidmcphee.net