Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Evanston, IL
David H Johnson, LCSW, LCSW, has dedicated over 30 years to providing holistic mental health therapy in Evanston, Illinois. Specializing in body-centered psychotherapy, my practice integrates Gestalt, hypnotherapy, and mind-body-spirit healing to address individual, couples, and group counseling needs. With advanced training in addictions, codependency, and life transitions, I emphasize self-acceptance and emotional well-being through personalized therapeutic approaches. My practice at Heartwood Center prioritizes creating a safe, empathetic environment for clients seeking transformative healing. Backed by a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago and extensive alternative therapy certifications, I combine academic rigor with practical experience to deliver effective care.Clients benefit from evidence-based techniques tailored to their unique journeys toward mental balance and personal growth. My commitment to integrative health services has established a trusted reputation in the Evanston community since 2004. Through continuous professional development and membership in organizations like the National Association of Social Workers, I maintain the highest standards of therapeutic practice. The testimonials from long-term clients reflect the positive impact of this holistic approach on their emotional and physical well-being. Whether addressing relationship challenges, recovery work, or spiritual growth, my practice remains focused on empowering individuals to achieve lasting healing.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Body Centered Psychotherapy
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in holistic mental health therapy
- Specialized training in Gestalt and hypnotherapy techniques
- Sliding scale fees for accessible mental health care
- Proven success in treating complex emotional and physical issues
- Member of National Association of Social Workers
Associations and certifications
- Gestalt Institute of Cleveland
- National Guild of Hypnotists
What people say
Life-changing techniques
Compassionate care
Effective healing tools
Transformative experience
Lasting emotional growth
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy sessions focus on personal growth through mind-body integration. Clients develop self-awareness and emotional regulation skills using Gestalt techniques and hypnotherapy. This approach helps address relationship challenges, recovery work, and life transitions while promoting holistic healing.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling improves communication through structured sessions that teach empathetic listening and conflict resolution. This therapy addresses relationship patterns between partners, family members, or coworkers using a facilitative approach to enhance understanding and connection in various relationship dynamics.
Group Therapy
Mixed-gender group therapy provides communal support through structured sessions held weekly. Participants engage in therapeutic processes that promote personal growth while learning from shared experiences in a safe, guided environment that emphasizes emotional connection and mutual support.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses systemic dynamics through sessions involving entire families or specific subsets. This approach helps resolve intergenerational patterns and improves communication while addressing specific family challenges through a holistic therapeutic framework that considers all caregiving relationships.
Body Centered Psychotherapy
This integrative approach combines psychotherapy with body awareness techniques. Clients learn to connect physical sensations with emotional states through specialized methods that enhance self-perception and promote healing by addressing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
People
David H Johnson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
David H Johnson, LCSW, LCSW, has practiced holistic psychotherapy in Evanston for over 30 years. With dual Master's degrees in Social Work and Physical Education, he specializes in mind-body-spirit integration using Gestalt and hypnotherapy techniques.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer individual, couples, group, and family therapy using body-centered psychotherapy, Gestalt, and hypnotherapy techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Great-West Multiplan, and APS Healthcare insurance plans for mental health services.
What is body-centered psychotherapy?
This approach integrates mind, body, spirit, and emotions through techniques that help clients develop self-awareness and physical-emotional connection for holistic healing.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, I offer sliding scale fees to make mental health services accessible to clients with varying financial circumstances.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard individual sessions last 55 minutes, while group therapy sessions occur weekly on Tuesday evenings at Heartwood Center.
