David Schwartz

David Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He offers therapy aimed at helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to change how they feel and act.

David works with adults and adolescents, and also provides couples and family therapy. He frames therapy around everyday life - improving love life, family life, work, or physical health and wellness. He encourages small, repeatable changes rather than quick fixes.

Mindfulness is a regular part of his work. He uses simple attention and breathing exercises to help clients notice reactions before they escalate. These practices are presented as skills to try at home, not as one-off techniques.

He combines several approaches depending on the person’s needs, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive-behavioral tools, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior ideas. He also draws on existential and Jungian perspectives when exploring meaning and life patterns.

With 15 years of experience and an Illinois LCPC credential, he aims to help people live a more fulfilling life. The emphasis is on practicing new behaviors outside of therapy and measuring progress in daily situations rather than only in sessions.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then committing to actions that match personal values. It can help with anger, anxiety, and life transitions by shifting what matters more than upsetting thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior into manageable steps and offers tools to change reactions, which is useful for stress, panic, and mood struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are common.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose strategies that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix methods and adjust over time as needs and progress become clearer.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can help fit sessions around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in from work or home during a break. It also allows a focus on practicing skills in the settings where problems occur, and makes it simpler to maintain consistency when life is in flux.