Dave Verhaagen is a licensed and nationally board-certified psychologist who earned his PhD in psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, served as the clinical director of three mental health agencies, then founded Southeast Psych in both Nashville and Charlotte. He is the author or co-author of ten books, including “Therapy with Young Men and the forthcoming, “Helping Wealthy and Well-Known Clients (Routledge, 2025). He has spoken over 600 times around the country, worked on-air in broadcasting, served as the host of an award-winning podcast, and as the executive producer of two feature-length documentaries. He is the director of the Artists & Athletes program at Southeast Psych Nashville and primarily sees young adult men in his practice.