Therapist profile
David Schwartz, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Mindfulness practice
- ACT and CBT methods
- Relationship support
About David
David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. He offers therapy for adults and adolescents and provides individual, couples, and family sessions. He lists a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting and family problems, addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around sexuality and non-monogamous relationships.
He emphasizes practical change more than talk alone. Sessions focus on learning and practicing new behaviors between meetings. Mindfulness is a recurring part of his work and is used as a basic skill to support other therapeutic steps.
Clinically he draws on several approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and Jungian perspectives. That mix is used to address symptoms and also to help people clarify values, manage emotions, and shift unhelpful patterns.
People who come for relationship or parenting strain can expect concrete strategies alongside reflective conversation. He describes therapy as aimed at improving family life, love life, work life, or physical health and wellness through practice and skill development.
He trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and practices in Illinois. Sessions are delivered in English and his service model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How David uses ACT, CBT and DBT online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values, even when uncomfortable feelings show up. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions as a way to reconnect with meaningful goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood. It provides concrete exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits that reduce symptoms like panic, depression, or insomnia.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is commonly used for strong or fluctuating emotions and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best given their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That may mean combining strategies and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins and to use brief skill practice between appointments. It can also allow shorter follow-ups when a quick adjustment or coaching moment is helpful, and remove travel time so therapy fits into a busy family or work day.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad list of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, addiction, trauma, grief, and sexual or intimacy questions.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical style that pairs conversation with behavioral practice. Mindfulness and skills work are commonly used between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents in outpatient settings.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an IL LCPC, practicing in Illinois and trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.