DAVID L. HANSON, Ph.D.
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LifePsych® Leadership Advisor – Consulting Psychologist
 President, Synergistic Psychology Associates, PA since 1994
Dr. David L. Hanson is a seasoned coach, consultant and trainer. He has been effective in accelerating individual development and organizational effectiveness. His work is done on an individual basis as well as with small and large groups. Dr. Hanson specializes in the effective use of psychological assessments, which allows for an immediate focus on behavioral strengths and developmental requirements. In addition to working as a consulting psychologist, he has successfully managed both individual and group practice situations as an entrepreneur for 40 years.
Dr. Hanson promotes a practical and goal-oriented approach by strongly encouraging personal responsibility for growth and personal success. Working with individuals and small groups, Dr. Hanson models a confident and success-oriented attitude in helping others learn the skills and techniques for personal and organizational success. As an effective consultant, as well as happy person, Dr. Hanson has worked effectively with thousands of people interested in creating a positive experience in life. Dr. Hanson received his B.A. degree in 1967 from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and earned his doctorate in psychology at the University of North Dakota in 1974. He completed the psychology internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In September 1974, Dr. Hanson accepted a position at the Mecklenburg County Mental Health Center in Charlotte, NC, and directed the programs for Staff Development, Quality Assurance, and Internship Training. In addition, Dr. Hanson worked as a psychologist and directed the Management Information System for Area Mental Health programs. In January 1978, Dr. Hanson entered full-time private practice in Consulting Psychology and continues in that role currently. He is the founder of Synergistic Psychology Associates, P.A. specializing in the application of psychological knowledge and tools that contribute to individual, family, organizational and business success. In addition, he is the author of the Goal Evaluation and Matrix Analysis (GEMA) 360 Degree Team Development instrument. David is the creator of the “LifePsych® Coaching” model coupled with the “Professional Growth Process” that helps employees and organizational clients improve work performance, self-development, interpersonal skills and consolidated personal innovations using his unique microlearning system. His coaching model also provides a method for coaching others and “self-coaching.” |
Publication: Professional Growth Process and LifePsych® Coaching
Practice Competencies Creator of GEMA™-Lead360 which is used as a team development tool promoting primary team behaviors as well as Courageously Creative Contributors focused on behaviors related to: Connection, Cooperation and Contribution. |
Ph.D. in clinical psychology
38 years experience in business consulting
16 years consulting with one Fortune 150 company, coaching over 800 teammates
Consulted with more than 40 other organizations
28 years as an adult psychotherapist
28 years as a couples and family therapist
28 years providing child guidance consultation and workshops
38 years experience in business consulting
16 years consulting with one Fortune 150 company, coaching over 800 teammates
Consulted with more than 40 other organizations
28 years as an adult psychotherapist
28 years as a couples and family therapist
28 years providing child guidance consultation and workshops