Client Focus: Ages 18+
Location: Redmond

I have worked as a licensed psychologist for more than 25 years. My treatment orientation could be described as supportive, collaborative, and cognitive-behavioral in approach. I have been located in both service and educational settings in the past. I have received my Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, my M.S. in clinical psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, and my B.A. in psychology from Muhlenberg College. I have also completed my pre-doctoral internship at Tulane University Medical Center.

I offer a safe space and nurturing environment during your journey to your best self.”

– David

Since joining Emmaus in 2018, Dr. Wiesner has worked with clients ages 18+ seeking to work on having improved relationships with others; to have fewer or less severe depressive symptoms; to learn to better cope with my medical condition; improve emotional regulation; coping with difficult situations; self-esteem; and reducing anxiety symptoms; Cognitive-Behavioral treatment for anxiety disorders like OCD, Panic Disorder, or Phobias, depressive symptoms, learning to cope with stress.

Helps with:

  • Adjustment disorders
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Life Transitions
  • OCD
  • Panic
  • Parenting and blended families.
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Worth & Self Esteem
  • Stress Management

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Published Articles

  • Jolly, J., Wherry, J., Wiesner, D.C., Reed, D., Rule, C., & Jolly, J.M. (1995). The Mediating Role of Anxiety in Self-Reported Somatic Complaints of Depressed Adolescents. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology.
  • Jolly, J., Wiesner, D.C., Wherry, J., Jolly, J.M., & Dykman, R. (1994). Gender and the Comparison of Self and Observer Ratings of Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 33:9, 1264-1288.
  • Jolly, J., Wiesner, D.C. (1996). Psychometric Properties of the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 20:5, 481-496.

Honors & Appointments        

  • U.S. President George H. W. Bush, We Can, We Care Award, 1989.
  • Former Assistant Professor/Department of Psychiatry, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
  • Southern Christian Home Humanitarian Award, 1993.
  • Washington State Psychological Association Federal Advocacy Coordinator for the American Psychological Association Practice Organization.
  • Washington State Psychological Association Board of Trustees Member.
  • Former North Carolina Federal Advocacy Coordinator for the American Psychological Association Practice Organization.
  • Former President, North Carolina Psychological Association.
  • North Carolina Psychological Association, Presidential Awards (3), Sally Cameron Award 2011, Mary Clarke Award 2018.
  • American Psychological Association, Karl F. Heiser Presidential Award,  2011.
  • American Psychological Association Division 31, Outstanding Psychologist Award, 2015.
  • American Psychological Association Practice Organization, Federal Advocacy Coordinator of the Year, 2016.

Professional Presentations

  • Wiesner, D.C., Rhodes, R.S. (1981). Outcome Evaluation in a Rural Community Mental Health Center. Presented at the Kentucky Psychological Association Meeting, April, Lexington, KY.
  • Wiesner, D.C., Hollandsworth, J. Jr. (1984). Validity of the 24-hour Dietary Recall in a Hospitalized Geriatric Population. Doctoral dissertation and presented at the Mississippi Psychological Association Meeting, October, Biloxi, MS.
  • Jolly, J., Wherry, J., Wiesner, D.C., Livingston, R & Jolly J.M. (1993). The Relative Contribution of Anxiety and Depression to Adolescent Somatic Complaints. Presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, October, San Antonio, TX.
  • Jolly, J., Wiesner, D.C., McCray, D., Paal, N., Rule, C., & Jolly, J.M. (1994). Discrimination of Anxiety and Depression. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. May, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Jolly, J., Dyck, M., Kramer, T., Wherry, J., Jolly, J.M., & Wiesner, D.C. (1994). Sociotrophy and Autonomy, Positive and Negative Affect, and Depression Subtypes. Presented at the American Psychological Association Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Jolly, J., Wiesner, D.C., Paal, N., Rule, C., & Jolly, J.M. (1994) Assessment of Positive and Anxious Cognitions in Adolescents. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. November, San Diego, CA.
  • Jolly, J., Wiesner, D.C., Rule, C., Jolly J.M., & Coursey, l. (1994). Differentiating the Cognitive-Affective Structure of Anxiety and Depression: Theoretical and Clinical implications of Current Research. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, November, San Diego, CA.
  • Wiesner, D.C. (1997). Legislative Update. Presented at the Spring Conference of the North Carolina Psychological Association, Atlantic Beach, NC.
  • Wiesner, D.C. (1998). State and Federal Legislative Update. Presented at the Spring Conference of the North Carolina Psychological Association, May, Asheville, NC.
  • McKay, C.J., White, D., Cameron, S., Wiesner, D.C., Eisman, E., D’Angelo, E., & LeBoeuf, J. (2004). Handling Other People’s Money: Financial Management for SPTA’s. Plenary session presentation of the American Psychological Association’s State Leadership Conference, March, Washington, D.C.
  • Wiesner, D.C. (2015). Special Workshop: Becoming a Better Legislative Advocate for Your Profession. Presented at the Collaborative Conference on Rural Mental Health. Boone, NC.