Dave Prior, LMFT
CEO
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved." – Helen Keller
Dave Prior’s experience in working with adolescents in treatment spans two decades. His strong clinical background and experience enable him to lead multiple programs with high clinical quality and integrity. Dave was the founder and Executive Director of our Sunrise program from 2006 – 2015.
As a seasoned mental health professional, Dave has gained a reputation for his expertise in clinical specialties that include family systems work and conflict resolution. Dave earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Utah State University, and a Bachelor’s of science degree in Family Sciences from Brigham Young University.
Dave loves his five kids and his lovely wife, and is actively involved with Casa Hogar Alegre, an orphanage InnerChange has embraced as part of the family. Dave speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys traveling to Latin American countries.