Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Evanston, IL
David H Johnson, LCSW, LCSW has dedicated over 30 years to providing holistic mental health therapy in Evanston, Illinois. Our practice integrates mind, body, spirit, and emotions through specialized approaches including Gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, and body-centered psychotherapy. With advanced education from the University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, we serve individuals, couples, and groups facing life transitions, addiction recovery, and relationship challenges.Our therapeutic environment emphasizes self-acceptance, emotional healing, and developing practical tools for lasting personal growth. We maintain affiliations with the National Association of Social Workers and other professional organizations while offering flexible payment options including sliding scale fees. Located at the Heartwood Center since 2004, our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients achieve mental balance and emotional well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Body Centered Psychotherapy
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Specialized training in Gestalt therapy and hypnotherapy
- Holistic mind-body-spirit approach to emotional healing
- Sliding scale payment options available
- 24-hour voicemail for appointment scheduling
Associations and certifications
- Gestalt Institute of Cleveland
- National Guild of Hypnotists
What people say
Improved emotional well-being
Effective communication tools
Transformative healing experience
Compassionate and insightful
Practical coping strategies
Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions addressing emotional challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. Clients develop self-awareness and coping strategies through weekly 55-minute sessions focusing on mind-body connection. Ideal for individuals seeking personal transformation and emotional healing.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship improvement through enhanced communication. Sessions teach empathetic listening and conflict resolution techniques for couples, families, and professional partnerships. Focuses on rebuilding trust and strengthening emotional connections through structured therapeutic processes.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions for men and women seeking collective healing experiences. Requires initial individual therapy to establish therapeutic alliance before joining. Weekly Tuesday evening sessions with six-week trial period focusing on shared growth and interpersonal dynamics within a supportive environment.
Body Centered Psychotherapy
Holistic approach integrating physical awareness with emotional healing. Combines Gestalt techniques and hypnotherapy to address psychosomatic patterns. Helps clients develop body consciousness to resolve emotional blockages and achieve comprehensive mental wellness through mind-body-spirit integration.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive family systems approach addressing intergenerational dynamics and relationship challenges. Includes sessions with entire family units or specific subsystems. Focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving conflicts through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to family-specific needs.
People
David H Johnson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed therapist with 30+ years of experience in holistic mental health. Specializes in Gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, and body-centered approaches. Holds advanced degrees from University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago. Member of National Association of Social Workers.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in body-centered psychotherapy integrating Gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, and mind-body techniques to address emotional healing and personal growth.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Yes, I accept insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Great-West Multilplan through APS Healthcare.
What are your session fees?
Therapy sessions range from $75 to $150 with sliding scale options available based on individual financial circumstances.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Standard individual therapy sessions last 55 minutes and typically occur weekly for ongoing treatment.
Do you offer initial consultation sessions?
Yes, I provide free initial phone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if my approach matches your therapeutic goals.
What areas do you serve?
I serve clients in Evanston, Illinois from my office at the Heartwood Center for Body, Mind, Spirit.
