Dr. David M. Hester Jr.

Dr. David M. Hester Jr. has had a varied and extensive career in the fields of counseling services, research, and customer service. Dr. David M. began their career in 2001 as an Administrative Assistant/Acclaim Training Manager for AIT, a web hosting, VPS, and dedicated server company. In 2003, they became a volunteer at the VA Medical Center, where they assisted new veterans with records from the release of information department. In 2007, they joined CenturyLink as a Customer Service/Sales/Technical Support Representative. In 2009, they founded MusingU!, a professional certified life coaching company. In 2011, they became an HR/Quality Control Coordinator/Research Associate for CARCO Group, Inc., where they conducted complete background investigations for several Fortune 500 Corporations. In 2016, they joined Beacon Health Options as a Clinical Consultant II. In 2019, they became the COO of Good Intentions Counseling Services and in 2020, they became the VP of Guides for LifeGuides. Additionally, in 2015, they became a Research Assistant for The Transformative Technology Lab @ Sofia University.

Dr. David M. Hester Jr. obtained their Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fayetteville State University in 2005. Dr. David M. then attended the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2007-2008, followed by the International Coaching Academy from 2010-2011. In 2013, they earned their Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Sofia University and subsequently earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the same university in 2020. Dr. David M. also holds various certifications, including a Medical Neuroscience: The Brain and Space certificate from Duke University obtained in 2017, a Positive Psychology certificate from Coursera Verified Certificates obtained in 2015, a Mental Health Counselor License from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services obtained in 2020, a Mental Health Counselor Associate certificate from the same institution obtained in 2015, and a Mental Health Professional (MHP) certificate from the State of Washington obtained in 2014.