David Brings
(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)
Psychologist
My therapy approach is problem & solution focused, psychological & behavioral health counseling, therapy & consultation.
David attended the University of Minnesota where he completed his Master’s in Psychology as well as earning his PhD in Psychology. He has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to joining the MidWest Center team, he gained valuable experience working in a variety of settings including family practice healthcare, hospital healthcare, community social services, educational, & organizational human resources settings. In addition he has notable experience working in Research and Development roles, Academic Advising in higher education, and training and development settings. David enjoys working with clients ages 18+ on an individual basis.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
Location
MidWest Center for Personal & Family Development, PA
Clinic
2550 University Ave WSte 435SSaint Paul, MN 55114
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Cigna – Minnesota
- ComPsych – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Hennepin Health – Minnesota
- Humana – Minnesota
- Medicare – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- United Health Care – Minnesota
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LP
Board of Psychology
LP0467, Minnesota
Education
The University of Minnesota
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1985
Field: Psychology Program: Counseling Psychology