David Schwartz, LCPC
- Mindfulness-based practice
- Works with LGBT clients
- Focus on relationships
About David Schwartz
His outpatient practice is oriented toward practical improvements in relationships, work, family life, and overall health and wellness. He encourages clients to translate insights from sessions into real-world changes, emphasizing the value of practicing new behaviors outside of therapy to support lasting progress.
Mindfulness is an integral part of his approach and is presented as a foundational practice that complements psychotherapeutic work. Across his practice, his stated mission is to help people move toward a more fulfilling life by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, mood issues, trauma, and other challenges in a collaborative, goal-focused way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Schwartz have?
David Schwartz has 15 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Is David Schwartz a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180007762.
In which languages does David Schwartz provide therapy?
David Schwartz provides therapy in English.
Where is David Schwartz located?
David Schwartz is located in Illinois.
How can I work with David Schwartz as my therapist?
You can work with David Schwartz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does David Schwartz work with international clients?
No. David Schwartz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Schwartz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Growth and Emotional Skills
David Schwartz draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take action in service of those values while learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings - useful for navigating life changes, stress, and persistent worry. CBT targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and mood-related struggles by training new patterns of thinking and action. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with urges or self-harming behaviors, which can be especially helpful for emotion regulation, addiction-related difficulties, and interpersonal conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and David works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques from these models to fit an individual's situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow clients to engage in regular sessions and skills practice from their home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside work, family, and daily life.