David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, and issues around sexuality and identity.
01About David
David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, and issues around sexuality and identity. He sees adults and adolescents and offers support for addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and work or career concerns. His style is straightforward and action-oriented.
He encourages practicing new behaviors outside sessions and uses mindfulness as a key habit to build. Sessions are practical and focused on small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
David uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among other approaches. He blends those tools with existential and Jungian ideas to help people clarify values and find meaning. He helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
With 15 years of experience, David works with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, panic attacks, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people exploring nontraditional sexual cultures, polyamory, and relationship transition topics like divorce and separation. David practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
He emphasizes collaboration - people and therapist decide together what to try next. The overall aim is to improve day-to-day functioning and help clients move toward the life they want.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180007762 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1205062353 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods David names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods David names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be useful for mood disorders and intense emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy offers a range of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow a full conversational experience, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity when life is changing.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on trying new behaviors between appointments and using mindfulness to build habits.
What is his background and experience?
He has 15 years of experience and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. That background informs a mix of evidence-based and exploratory approaches.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist selection. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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