About

My name is David and I am a LCPC, NCC in the Central Illinois area, I work with adolescents and adults on a wide variety of issues. I am passionate, enthusiastic, always supportive of patients working through difficult decisions, and give guidance towards long-term change. I believe that the journey starts with where my client is and that there is no such thing as slow progress. I recognize how developing new skills and philosophies about the self can have profound effects on the rest of one’s life. Above all else, the therapeutic alliance is most important in building rapport and direction. I am highly skilled in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues and focusing on finding solutions, breaking down problems into themes, and helping patients understand themselves at a deeper level by first and foremost being genuine and empathic. I also use analogies and parables to help clients visualize their situations in new ways. My primary therapeutic approaches include person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and gestalt. On a personal level, I have a long history of competitive video gaming experience. My history behind the headset has excelled my ability in engaging with patients from any background, especially in comforting clientele new to telehealth.