Dave Coe
Dual Clinician
Dave Coe was born and raised in Newtown, Pennsylvania, before attending the U.S. Naval Academy and embarking on a 24-year career as a submariner in the U.S. Navy. He served on multiple submarines and completed numerous overseas deployments, including a Western Pacific deployment as Commanding Officer of USS KEY WEST, homeported in Guam.
Dave is proud to be a Warriors Heart Virginia “plankowner,” having served on the Client Relations team at the facility’s opening on September 11, 2023, before transitioning to the Clinical Team. His professional journey reflects a continued commitment to service, connection, and supporting others through meaningful life transitions.
Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and supporting his three children in their academic and athletic pursuits.
My Why:
My passion for mental health work grew from my own recovery journey from moral injury, substance use disorder, and PTSD. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, I found a renewed sense of purpose in helping others navigate substance use disorders, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor–Resident (LPC-Resident) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am humbled to serve at Warriors Heart, where I have the honor of supporting veterans, first responders, and other high-performing individuals. I strongly believe in the value of lived experience as a foundation for connection, trust, and healing.
I am also a passionate advocate for suicide awareness and prevention, committed to reducing stigma and helping individuals recognize that help, hope, and connection are always available. It is a privilege to welcome Warriors home, walk shoulder to shoulder with them in recovery, and remind them that they are not alone.
