David Schwartz, LCPC
Compassionate counselor for identity and relationships
Details
| Name | David Schwartz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About David
David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, depression, and issues around sexuality and identity. He practices in Illinois and draws on 15 years of experience offering therapy by video, phone, chat, and text. He emphasizes practical steps clients can try between sessions to make change happen.
He focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of living well. That includes grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and struggles with self-esteem.
Background and approach
He also helps people navigate non-monogamy, kink and alternative sex culture, and the pressures that come with parenting or career changes. David’s style is conversational and goal-oriented. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, and tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape new habits and choices.
Mindfulness and existential ideas often appear in sessions when exploring meaning and values. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, test small behavior changes, and bring results back for review.
Homework and real-world practice are a regular part of his approach. His training includes a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential.
Work is offered in English and is arranged around the formats that suit each person.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT inform online therapy
David draws on Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, then consider alternative ways to interpret events. This approach can be useful for identity concerns, relationship patterns, and sexuality questions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build small, committed actions that align with what matters most, which helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often folded into sessions to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in day-to-day life. Together these approaches give a mix of storytelling, values work, and practical behavior change. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single method by default.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation while still staying at home or the workplace. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or visual focus is an issue. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing problem-solving, and follow-up between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different formats to see what works best.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does David commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, addiction, sleep problems, parenting strains, and questions about sexuality or identity.
What is his general therapy style like?
His approach is conversational and practical, focusing on changing everyday habits and testing small steps between sessions to see what helps.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides online care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
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