About David
David Fox is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, and trauma. He speaks plainly and listens for the parts of a person’s story that matter most. Conversations are focused and practical so people can take steps forward soon after they start meeting with him.
He uses clearly structured methods to break down problems into manageable pieces. Sessions often center on changing unhelpful thoughts and trying small, doable actions between meetings.
Background and approach
That approach aims to reduce anxious moments and make everyday life feel more manageable. David asks clients what they want to change and builds a straightforward plan together. He keeps goals concrete and measurable so progress is easy to notice.
For people facing life transitions, relationship strain, or parenting stress, he focuses on immediate tools to relieve pressure and restore balance. His background includes work with adults who have experienced trauma and related issues. He has three years of clinical experience and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Indiana.
That experience informs how he listens and how he structures short-term work when needed. In sessions he encourages small experiments and regular check-ins on what’s working. Homework is practical and meant to fit into daily life.
The aim is to help people feel more in control and more hopeful about the next steps in their lives.
Practical approaches for online therapy
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches specific skills to reduce anxious thinking and unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and helps clients identify what changes will make the biggest difference quickly.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to set clear goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. Sessions often start with a short plan and are adjusted based on what feels most helpful as work progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coaching, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting around work, care duties, and daily life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Illinois, Indiana, Iowa
- Languages
- English
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