David deBoer, PhD
Director of Counseling, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Wellness Center
Dr. David deBoer is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides strategic direction for the university鈥檚 mental health support of students. In addition, Dr. deBoer provides supervision, leadership and consultation to the counseling staff across all Chicagoland campuses as well as the Rome center campus. He is a founding member of and the behavior consultant to the university鈥檚 behavioral intervention team (BCT), which provides support to acutely distressed students. David also enjoys being the caregiver of Ashlar, the Wellness Center鈥檚 therapy dog. Visiting with students during Ashlar鈥檚 鈥渙ffice hours鈥� is always a highlight of David鈥檚 week.
Dr. deBoer serves as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of College Student Psychotherapy. Dr. deBoer earned his doctorate in Psychology and Human Development at the University of Chicago. David has worked with youth in a variety of contexts. A former high school teacher, Dr. deBoer has also worked as a clinical psychologist with young people dealing with chronic medical illness.
Outside of work, Dr. deBoer enjoys spending time outdoors, travel, and exploring the city with his family.