Credentials & Experience
OK. Honestly, I’m not impressed by a bunch of letters behind a name, certificates hanging on the wall and all that. I’ve acquired my share of them and most of them are neatly stashed under my couch in case someone really feels a need to see them. Some of them, I’ve flat out lost over the years. But, I understand that it is important to separate those that are truly qualified from those that pretend or impersonate. There really are a lot of imposters and “posers” out there. So, with that in mind, this is where you can find my professional resume.
Before you get there, however, I want to emphasize that it is more important for you to listen with your mind and heart than your eyes and ears. Please pay more attention to what you feel than what the letters behind the name are supposed to impress you with. Remember, “just because you have a license to drive, doesn’t mean you know how to drive.”
Here you go, the “tech specs” on Davee:
Resume
David E. (Davee) Chandler, MSW, LCSW, CPT-S
PO Box 911198
St. George, UT 84791-1198
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree; Brigham Young University, 1990
Master of Social Work Degree; University of Utah, 1992
Honors:
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
National Dean’s List
Recipient of Blanche Skowcroft Willey Award, University of Utah
(For excellence and professional promise in general social work)
Nominated for practicum student of the year award, University of Utah, 1991 and 1992
Recipient of the Child Advocate Award, 1993, presented by Utah County Child Abuse Council
Finalist for Distinguished Volunteer Service Award, 1999, Utah Valley State College
Nominated for Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award, 1999, Utah Valley State College
Recipient of the Educator of the Year Award, 2000-2001, Utah Valley State College
Recipient of the Educator of the Year Award, 2005-2006, Utah Valley State College
Licensure & Certification:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Utah. #94-137026-3501
Certified Social Worker, State of Utah. #92-137026-3502
Certified Mental Health Case Manager.
Registered Play Therapist Status Pending, The Association for Play Therapy.
Certified Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist, The International Board of Examiners of
Certified Play Therapists.
Certified Supervisor of Child Psychotherapists and Play Therapists, The International Board of
Examiners of Certified Play Therapists.
Related Employment Experience:
August 2008-Present
Clinical Director, Owner and Founder of Compass Healing, LLC, St. George, UT, 84770
April 2007-Present
Clinical Director; SunHawk Adolescent Recovery Center, Aspen Education Group; St. George
UT, 84770
September 2005-Present
Clinical Director of Counseling for Clear Living; Orem, UT 84097
July 2005-Present
Psychotherapist; Private Practice; David Chandler, LCSW, LLC; St. George, UT
November 1995-Present
Adjunct Faculty; Department of Behavioral Sciences; Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
December 2007-July 2008
Clinical Director, Owner and Founder of Tri-Healing Treatment, LLC, St. George, UT, 84770
December 2005-April 2007
Therapist; SunHawk Academy, Aspen Education Group; St. George, UT 84770
January 1993-September 2005
Psychotherapist; Private Practice; Sierra Counseling Associates, Inc.; Provo, UT
June 1992-January 1993
Therapist; Charter Counseling Center; Provo, UT
October 1991-June 1992
Student Intern/Individual, Family and Group Therapist; Family Support and Treatment Center;
Provo, UT
August 1990-July 1993
Group Leader; Family Support and Treatment Center; Parents Anonymous; Provo, UT
September 1990-October 1991
Case Management worker; Wasatch Mental Health; Provo, UT
August 1987-September 1990
Group Facilitator; Utah State Department of Social Services; Provo, UT
July 1989-August 1990
Caseworker; Utah State Department of Social Services; Office of Social Services; Counseling/In
Home Services Unit; Provo, UT
August 1986-July 1989
Youth Advocate; Utah State Department of Social Services; Office of Social Services;
Counseling In-Home Services Unit; Provo, UT
I know, I left off the professional references, volunteer experience and individual interests and all that good stuff. If you really want to know that, get in touch with me and we’ll get you whatever information you think you need. This is probably way more than you wanted and certainly more than you need. Let’s move to what is important, shall we? The real reasons you found me…
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Hi…….you don’t know me but Carol shared this with me. I truly enjoyed ALL the articles, but when I read the one about your parents and their move to Utah, it really touched my heart.
I’ve know your mom and dad for almost 3 years. I hated to see them move, but your mom and I somehow had a connection. In the time I have known her, I have learned so much from her, and have come to love her so very much. I will truly miss them both, and am a better person for knowing them.
It’s truly remarkable how families all come together in time of need. Eldon and Bonnie are truly blessed to have all of you, in your own way and time, as they face the journey to return home to our Heavenly Father. Though none of us have a time frame for that particular journey that we need to remind ourselves that we are ALL on, it is nice and I’m sure comforting to them to have family to share that journey with them now, at this particular time in their lives.
Dysfunctional……..NO…….dysfunctional would mean that you couldn’t ALL come together to do what you needed for your parents. But you did!! Your mom and dad must have done something right. Our own choices may make us seem dysfunctional, but ALL of you were there when Eldon and Bonnie needed you, and you’ll be there for them the next years of their lives…….that to me does not show dysfunction. That shows courage and commitment and strength to serve, as you were ALL taught at some point in your lives to do.
You can be glad for the things Bonnie and Eldon have taught you all, as you’ll pass it on to your kids and them onto theirs. And Bonnie and Eldon can be glad you all in return will be there for them, and they will be thankful for you and your service.
Tell them hello and I love them both!!
Lyn Massey