Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149020830; LCSW, Indiana / 34012078A; LISW, Iowa / 132994
- NPI1780453860
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Trauma-informed work
About David
David Fox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Indiana with three years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, and a range of related struggles.
He focuses on listening closely and making sure he really hears what each person wants to share. That attention helps him map out what feels most important to address. Sessions aim to help people process events, make practical changes, and reduce what gets in the way of day-to-day life.
David uses straightforward methods to help clients untangle patterns that keep repeating. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. He also uses solution-focused work to spot small, achievable steps that move a person forward.
People who see him can expect a collaborative planning style. He works with clients to set goals and then checks in on progress. That can include short-term plans for a specific problem or ongoing work on persistent issues.
His background includes helping people who have experienced trauma. He pays attention to how life events shape a person’s story and what practical steps are useful for recovery. If someone wants to start, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to clarify next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thought and behavior patterns that keep anger and anxiety active. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts so a person can test ideas and try different responses in daily life. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows attention to practical next steps and small changes that produce visible results. That approach is useful for people who want short-term strategies to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that match those priorities. Adjustments are made along the way based on what is working. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Licensed professionals often use remote work to keep appointments consistent with everyday life and responsibilities.Areas of focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens closely and prefers a collaborative, goal-focused approach that combines cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in Illinois and Indiana.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Indiana and practices from Illinois as listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.