David Lewis

Psy.D. LMHC. Affiliate Professor / Director

@University of Washington / Seattle Public Schools

David Lewis Psy.D. LMHC is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington and lectures across various departments including, Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Adolescent Medicine, and Education.

David currently partners and supports various school districts throughout the state, and was the Director of Behavioral Health Services for Seattle Public Schools, a department that he developed and still supports with guidance and trainings, including on a nationally recognized project – “Whole Child Whole Day”
The department is intently focused on understanding the science of student thinking, learning and behaviors, while utilizing research to generate equitable, innovative, and effective practices.

Most recently David has been a featured contributor on Q13 news, in matters related to education, and Kiro News on a project called “Relational Policing.” He currently provides intentional support with a series of trainings for the City of Seattle, and Seattle Police Department called “Before the Badge’

He is well known for his expertise and research in understanding the impacts of anxiety, trauma, and toxic stress.