Gary Behrman, PhD, MSW, M.Div., LCSW

Gary U. Behrman, PhD, MSW, M.Div., LCSW was an Assistant Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University (SLU) Schools of Social Work, Allied Health, and Medicine for 29 years and taught at Meramec Community College for 3 years. He served as Associate Dean at SLU’s Graduate School and clinical director at CHADS (Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide). Dr. Behrman is recognized for his expertise as clinician, educator, and consultant, and has a clinical practice in St. Louis metropolitan area. He has extensive training in trauma recovery and served as a first responder for numerous crisis events around the country, including an assignment at Ground Zero following the attacks on 9/11 and with Ferguson/Florissant, MO School District following the unrest of 2014. His research and publications are in trauma recovery and the role of spirituality and faith in the healing process.