David Archer is a father and an anti-racist psychotherapist from Montreal, Canada. 

As an approved EMDR consultant and specialist in treating complex trauma, Archer operates a full-time private practice, working virtually with clinicians and organizations globally. He has a wealth of experience, including 10 years in software engineering and 15 years in social work, community support and psychotherapy. Registered as a social worker and marriage and family therapist, he is also the developer of an integrative clinical framework named Rhythm and Processing Strategies, which is designed to eliminate the mental health consequences of racial trauma.

In addition to developing culturally responsive interventions, Archer has presented at conferences for the EMDR International Association and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. As a keynote speaker, he conducts workshops and presentations on complex trauma and leadership, aiming to increase the number of Black therapists, anti-racist psychotherapists and revolutionary mental health practitioners.

Archer is the author of five books: "Anti-Racist Psychotherapy," "Black Meditation," "Racial Trauma Recovery," "Black Mountain," and his latest, "Transforming Complex Trauma: Reflections on Anti-Racist Psychotherapy." He is trained in EMDR therapy, Brainspotting, EFT, and other mind-body strategies employing memory re-consolidation and neurobiologically informed intervention methods. His additional clinical interests include helping those affected by minority stress, addictions, relational conflict and eating disorders. He is an ardent advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as Black, Indigenous and other oppressed people worldwide.