- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Work on social anxiety
About David
David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and social anxiety and phobia.
He offers individual therapy to adults and young adults, and also provides work with couples and family matters. He emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions often include practicing new behaviors outside of the therapy hour.
Mindfulness practice is a regular part of his work. He uses mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try small experiments in real life. He combines that with cognitive and behavioral methods to address troubling thoughts and habits.
His approach also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to support emotional regulation and values-based action. He may bring in existential or Jungian perspectives when discussing meaning, identity, and deeper personal themes.
David trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago where he completed a master's degree in clinical psychology. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the focus is on workable, concrete changes a person can practice between sessions. To start, people answer a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, even when anxiety is present. It is often used for stress, social anxiety, and facing difficult life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns and gives clear exercises to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make social situations hard.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals, concerns, and what feels workable. That fit can change over time and the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Practical benefits people often report include fitting sessions around work or school, making shorter check-ins possible when schedules are tight, and doing behavioral experiments in real life between meetings. The focus is on approaches and skills that can be used day to day, whether sessions are in person or offered remotely.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, social anxiety and phobia, addictions, grief, and related life challenges.
How would he approach therapy with me?
He uses practical methods like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral work, and acceptance-based strategies, focusing on skills people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified here; the first step is completing a short matching questionnaire.
What does therapy cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.