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Online therapist

David Schwartz

Practical therapy for family and relationships

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Credentials
LCPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with a wide range of personal and relationship issues. He works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to address stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges. David keeps language simple and practical so worried parents can follow along easily.

Sessions often center on learning new skills and trying new behaviors between meetings.

Background and approach

He encourages practicing small steps at home to see real change. Mindfulness is a regular part of his work because it helps people notice patterns and respond differently. David uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help manage thoughts and emotions.

He also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. At times he brings in existential and Jungian ideas to explore meaning and personal patterns when that fits a client's goals. He trained in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and holds an Illinois LCPC license, IL LCPC 180007762.

He has 15 years of experience in outpatient settings helping people with depression, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and intimacy or sexuality questions including kink and non-monogamous relationships. David aims to make therapy work for daily life. He and clients set clear goals and choose tools they can use between sessions.

The approach is collaborative and practical, with attention to the realities of parenting and family life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where behavior aligned with personal goals matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new actions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger, mood swings, and interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person or family about their goals and preferences and recommend methods together. That collaborative process lets the work shift if one method isn’t helping or if priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit into busy family schedules. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from home, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter or more immediate ways to check in. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to follow through on changes in daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, bipolar and related mood concerns, and issues around sexuality including kink and non-monogamous relationships.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, with simple, everyday language. He emphasizes learning skills and trying small behavioral changes between sessions.
What is his experience and background?
He trained in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and has 15 years of experience in outpatient practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with Illinois license IL LCPC 180007762 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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