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David Schwartz, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 47 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Been hesitant on starting therapy as a man but it’s very beneficial. On my 3rd session now and I feel a lot better about my struggles and how to improve on them with his expertise.

Reviewed November 2024

So far he has given good advice and been a great source of reason for my issues.

Reviewed November 2024

More about David

  • 15 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCPC

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents, as well as couples and family therapy.

My practice is a general outpatient practice, best suited for those who desire improvement in their love life, family life, work life, or in their physical health and wellness. My approach emphasizes the importance of practicing new behaviors outside of the therapy.

One practice that has been shown to be helpful, and which in many ways provides a groundwork for psychotherapy, is the practice of mindfulness.

Ultimately, my mission as a therapist is to help you live a better, more fulfilling life.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

David Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205062353.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180007762 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for David Schwartz

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

47 reviews

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Been hesitant on starting therapy as a man but it’s very beneficial. On my 3rd session now and I feel a lot better about my struggles and how to improve on them with his expertise.

Reviewed November 2024

So far he has given good advice and been a great source of reason for my issues.

Reviewed November 2024

Excellent listener, offers helpful insight and perspective. Non judgmental and supportive, definitely recommend.

Reviewed May 2024

David is amazing very kind and understanding

Reviewed February 2024

I really enjoyed talking with David. I feel like he is a good listener and has very helpful insight.

Reviewed November 2021

David Schwartz listens and helps me to understand my feelings and process through them. He helps to understand that any progress is good progress. He gives a variety of ways to help with my anxiety and depression.

Reviewed August 2023

David is a good man. I feel he really understands me and our communication is very valuable to me.

Reviewed July 2023

David is exceptional at helping me navigate my stressors and see what choices I have in black and white. As somebody with a variable, packed schedule a planner can prove inadequate when I hit a roadblock in some area of my life that requires tactful decision making. David helps me weigh all my options objectively so that I can act on my best interests.

Reviewed June 2023

David really pays attention to what I'm saying and always gives very creative feedback. He is extremely perceptive helps me put things in context with probing (not leading) questions. I feel like he is genuinely invested in my improvement and is very patient with me when I am struggling. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed June 2023

David has a very proactive approach to therapy. Instead of passively listening, he actively reframes and challenges you to consider other perspectives. He truly has a in depth insight and wisdom in what he says. I can confidently say that for me, the sessions provided a clarity that I was severely lacking prior to starting working with him.

Reviewed February 2023

David Schwartz has helped me work out my anger issues. He listens and responds well and with respect. He has given me some very good techniques to help calm myself when I get upset or my anxiety gets to be too much. He has helped to learn meditation techniques that help me to clear my mind. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help.

Reviewed January 2023

Such a nice and understanding person through any situation that has been brought up during our discussion. He has helped me learn different techniques on how to control my anger and frustration that have helped me continue to strive to become the person that I want to be.

Reviewed December 2022

I thoroughly enjoy working with David. He seems to really understand me and my thought process. His suggestions have been spot on and I really feel like the exercises he's given me have been helping.

Reviewed December 2022

He is so validating and a great listener and I honestly think that any person would benefit from having him as their therapist because he has honestly helped me so much with accepting and being.

Reviewed December 2022

Dave is pretty good at what he does. I love being able to open up and talk to him about different situations that I ve been going through and he always has a different perspective than me and it makes me looks at things in a completely different way. I appreciate his candor and his point of views.

Reviewed November 2022

So far so good. This is my first time doing therapy so I don't have much to go on but so far I like David

Reviewed November 2022

David is an amazing therapist. He digs down deep to the issue and helps think of ways to better the situation. He is wonderful and has helped me through some tough times. I'm glad I took the step towards therapy and glad David was my therapist.

Reviewed September 2022

David Schwartz is amazing. He listens, asks questions, let’s me lead the conversation and does not expect me to talk about things until I’m ready to confront them. He gives suggestions on how to calm myself and tips on how to meditate better. I would recommend David Schwartz to anyone.

Reviewed September 2022

David listens very well and responds quickly I almost feel like I bother him to much but he is an exceptional therapist and I will be continuing with him for months on in

Reviewed August 2022

David makes me feel really comfortable. He offers a lot of insight and teaches me different ways of thinking about all kinds of life situations. He also follows up and checks in on you, which means a lot to me. I really enjoy my sessions with David.

Reviewed July 2022

David has helped change my life. I’ve always gone between periods of deep depression and overwhelming anxiety to periods of manic productivity in work/school/hobbies and growth in my social life. David has helped me achieve the structure and to stay balanced through my high phases helped me feel grounded and safe when I’m in a low phase. David has been indispensable in helping me through what is for me a very complicated world of interpersonal relationships. With David, I feel like I’m learning to navigate my own emotions in a way I could never have learned on my own.

Reviewed July 2022

I liked the way he has broken things down for me to have a better understanding of what he is trying to covey to me. I appreciate his input.

Reviewed June 2022

Being inconsistent and flighty is such a hard and sensitive thing for me that when I start to fail or misstep I will often completely run away from the relationship or situation I was participating in, just to save face. I felt safe enough to come back to David, even after I disappeared. It sounds so simple, but that means something. To be able to fail, and still come back.

Reviewed June 2022

I worked with David for a year, and I am so grateful I did. He is passionate, caring, and helpful. I learned so much about myself and how to have a better perspective. I had an array of issues coming into therapy and rather than trying to solve them, he showed me how to manage them in a healthy way. Everything I learned, I will apply to situations throughout the rest of my life. Truly thankful!

Reviewed May 2022

I am very pleased with David Schwartz. He has responded to all my messages promptly and has supported me through out the therapy process.

Reviewed May 2022

He’s amazing!!

Reviewed April 2022

I am very happy with the way therapy is going, I feel David has helped alot in the few sessions we have had and teaching me the skills to work on feeling better about myself and issues I have.

Reviewed March 2022

David has truly helped me change the way I think about life and bring meaning into it. He is very good at analyzing our conversations and gently showing me the gaps in my reasoning or assumptions I make that drive my behavior. Working as an investment banker makes my days very stressful, but David has helped me take a step back and remind myself to "be here now" and pause to take moments of peace before diving back into the grind. Thank you David for everything; truly look forward to our enlightening discussions every week.

Reviewed March 2022

I am happy with David, he has been helping me so much and every time we connect, I feel relieved, heard, understood and respected. He truly cares about my issues and everything I am going through.

Reviewed March 2022

My experience in therapy is plentiful. Over the years seeking help from a variety of therapists has left me un -satisfied results until connecting with David. He has listened and offered real feedback with workable tasks to improve my situation. His approach is practical and helpful. I highly recommend him and am happy to continue my sessions with him as I feel as I am making good progress towards a better future.

Reviewed February 2022

He listens, he’s smart, he’s generous. Very good therapist who works at a high-level

Reviewed February 2022

David makes me comfortable enough to talk about things I would not talk with others about.

Reviewed January 2022

David was my first introduction to therapy. I was so grateful to receive his care. I found his listening to be insightful, and no nonsense. David gave me an encouraging atmosphere to look clearly and soberly at the challenges I felt in my life and helped me to be more specific and practical in my evaluations. I would highly recommend David, especially if you have an interest in martial arts or mindfulness.

Reviewed January 2022

I've really enjoyed my experience with my current therapist & Better Help. :)

Reviewed December 2021

He’s the ultimate therapist.

Reviewed December 2021

Having switched between many therapist over the last few years, I can say with a high degree of certainty that David takes his occupation seriously. His help processing the events of my past life, dealing with interpersonal conflict, and weighing decisions has been invaluable. David has always been excellent about minding my priorities and working through the problems that I’m facing at any given time. You would be hard pressed to find an individual more adept at helping you achieve an honest reflection.

Reviewed December 2021

David is extremely helpful. His advice has made a measurable improvement in my mental health and happiness.

Reviewed November 2021

I've only had one live session with David so far, but it has already been very insightful. He is patient, thoughtful, and asks pertinent questions that made me think about my issues from a completely different perspective. Thank you very much David; I look forward to working with you!

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Schwartz has a awesome way of processing information and relaying it back. Dr. Schwartz professionalism never comes into question; in fact I would say he has a most surgical approach at maintaining professionalism while helping a client weed out issues. Dr. Schwartz clearly shows concern/care whenever engaged in a session w/client. Also it’s clear that the care he displays w/clients has been curated with much time, diligence, and passion for this line of work. Dr. Schwartz work honestly is served no justice w/words alone only. Truly one of those instances you need to see for yourself. Hopefully this will help choosing a therapist that suits you; good luck!

Reviewed November 2021

David is a good listener and easy to talk to. His suggestions and observations have been helpful for me. It is good to have someone to bounce ideas off of and receive suggestions from. David fits that need.

Reviewed November 2021

David is already my favorite therapist after one session. HE is kind and understanding and epically non-judgmental.

Reviewed November 2021

David has been very straight into the point. He is also allowed me the Space to explore complex Things I am processing such as identity, relationships with men, and helping me go from thinking I was going to break up with my partner, so getting ready to be married. He’s a no nonsense guy, and I appreciate that and the therapist. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed September 2021

I’ve been with David for a few weeks now, and he has been entirely helpful in many ways; he’s offered me many ways to deal with issues that I’m having as well as helps me to identify where those same problems come from. He’s a strong listener and provides important and helpful input relative to whatever we’re discussing in each session. No matter the topic, he is very open and I never feel ashamed to bring up any of my issues that I’m dealing with, and he is always eager to help. Very thankful to have someone like David here to talk to.

Reviewed July 2021

David have been supportive and I have learned so much from him. Looking forward to more.

Reviewed July 2021

Mindful, thoughtful and a serious listener. I feel like I'm doing important work when talking to David and I feel heard, supported and at times challenged (in a good way).

Reviewed July 2021

Sessions with David are always productive and help me to create the strategies I need to grow stronger as I build confidence and inner joy.

Reviewed June 2021

Three sessions in so far and my counselor Mr.Schwartz has meet me where im at time after time. Even when the communication gets difficult for me he helps me find the language for the words and feelings I want to convey. I am confident this work is greatly contributing to my overall betterment

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Schwartz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Schwartz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Schwartz speak?

David Schwartz speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Schwartz have?

David Schwartz has 15 years of experience.

Where is David Schwartz licensed to practice?

David Schwartz is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does David Schwartz accept clients outside of the United States?

No, David Schwartz does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Schwartz offer?

David Schwartz offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with David Schwartz?

David Schwartz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Schwartz?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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