I believe in the power of relationships.

Headshot of a smiling Dr. Dave Jackson wearing glasses, a black suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, against a gray background.

Meet Dave

Couples Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, and Facilitator

Dave Jackson, PhD, LP, is a Licensed Psychologist (ND & MN) and ICEEFT Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. He specializes in couples therapy and provides in-person and virtual couples therapy out of Grand Forks, ND.

Dave’s career experiences taught him the tremendous value of the therapeutic relationship, and that clients who feel deeply heard and understood exhibit enormous capacity for change. His amenable and personal demeanor is an asset when helping couples have difficult and powerful conversations. He is gifted in knowing when to be serious and when to appropriately lighten the mood with his charming humor.

He is co-founder of Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, a group practice with nearly 30 licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing compassionate, effective services that enhance the quality of life for their patients. As a business owner, he has extensive experience with effective communication and finding reasonable resolution.

Dave loves cycling, basketball, camping, and hiking. He enjoys going on adventures with his wife, Erin, who is a sport psychologist, and their three herding mix rescue dogs: Fromm, Bella, and Wilson.

Credentials

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Dakota

    Internship completed at the Norfolk Regional Center in Norfolk, NE, and psychology residency completed at the Richard P. Stadter Center in Grand Forks, ND

  • Licensed in North Dakota in 2001 (#359) and Minnesota in 2021 (#LP6681)

  • Certified EFT Therapist in 2015 and Certified EFT Supervisor in 2018

  • Member of North Dakota Psychological Association (NDPA), International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), and Minnesota Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (MNCEFT).

    Also a MNCEFT Board member since 2023.

  • Adjunct Faculty member and Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota since 2008

    Assistant Director and Faculty Member in the Altru Family Medicine Residency (2006 to 2016)

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Meet the Pups

  • Dr. Dave Jackson in a plaid shirt and shorts kneels in a wooded area, smiling with two border collie dogs, one black and white (Fromm) and the other black, brown, and white (Molly), amidst fallen leaves and green foliage.

    Fromm & Molly

    THE OGs!!

    Dave with Fromm (18yo) and Molly. Fromm was quite the athlete back in his prime and enjoys watching from the sidelines now. Molly crossed the rainbow bridge in September 2014 after a wonderful 14 years of life. Both are Herd of Wyoming alums.

  • Dr. Dave Jackson in a plaid shirt and gray cap sitting outdoors, lovingly holding a Aussie (Eddie) as they touch noses, with trees and grass in the background.

    Eddie

    THE BEST SNUGGLER

    Dave with his best snuggler, Eddie, who joined the family in 2018. He crossed the rainbow bridge in November 2025 after an unfortunate bout with a fast-acting cancer. He was 8.5 years old and was spoiled for the 7 years he lived with us! He’s a Border Collie Rescue of Minnesota alum.

  • A black dog (Bella) with brown eyes, large ears, and a colorful collar, looking at the camera while sitting on dry grass with patches of snow.

    Bella

    SWEET & FIERCE

    Bella joined the family in September 2021. She is by far the sweetest of the bunch while also being a smart, sassy, and fierce cattle dog! She absolutely loves to plan and be in charge of her dog brothers. Another Herd of Wyoming alum.

  • A dog with brown, white, and black fur (Wilson) sitting on a white sofa, wearing a blue bandana with colorful dog bone and paw print patterns.

    Wilson

    FETCH ALL DAY

    Wilson joined the family in December 2025 at 9 months old. After we lost Eddie, Dave was hoping to find another velcro dog, and Wilson certainly fills that role! He’s a sweet boy who LOVES to play fetch. He’s a Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue alum.

Why EFT

Because It Works!

A substantial body of research suggests EFT is effective across cultures. After 10-12 sessions, 70% to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery, and 90% show significant improvement (Johnson et al, 1999).

Secure Connections

EFT is not about finding out who is “right” or who is “wrong”. It’s focused on creating secure emotional connection between partners.

New Patterns of Relating

EFT empowers couples to break rigid, negative interaction patterns and replace them with fluid, empathic interactions that lead to permanent change.

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