David Schwartz , LCPC

David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. With 15 years of experience, he provides individual therapy for adults and adolescents as well as couples and family therapy in a general outpatient setting. His work is aimed at people looking to improve their love lives, family relationships, work satisfaction, or overall health and wellness.

David emphasizes practical change, encouraging clients to practice new behaviors between sessions so therapeutic gains carry into daily life. He often incorporates mindfulness as a foundational practice to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Drawing on evidence-informed methods, he focuses on helping clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and build stronger connections with others.

Known for a direct yet empathetic style, David tailors his approach to each person’s needs and goals. His mission is to support clients in living better, more fulfilling lives through steady, applied work both inside and outside the therapy room.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

David integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors so people can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values - a useful approach for life changes, grief, and chronic stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. David collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life becomes busy or travel is necessary.