David Thomas, LMSW, is a
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author and Executive Director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. For more than thirty years, David has helped children, teens, and families navigate the challenges of growing up with confidence, resilience, and hope.
Known for his humor, engaging storytelling, and practical wisdom, David is one of the country’s most trusted voices on parenting, child development, and family relationships. He is the author of fifteen books, including his newest release,
Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills & Strategies to Build Resilience. David is the co-host of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast, which has been downloaded more than 15 million times.
David is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, churches, and organizations across the country. His work has been featured on the TODAY Show and NBC News and in publications including
The Washington Post and
USA Today.
David and his wife, Connie, live in Nashville and are the proud parents of three adult children, along with a yellow lab named June.
You can connect with David at or find daily encouragement on Instagram at
@raisingboysandgirls.
