David McDaniel
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
“You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute" ~Tina Fey
Life’s challenges can wear down your spirit, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. On the outside, you may appear put-together, but inside, it can feel like a constant juggling act. I’m here to offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported — not just as someone seeking help, but as a person deserving of compassion and understanding. I specialize in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, dependency struggles, and LGBTQ+ experiences. I also support helpers — therapists, educators, and frontline responders — because those who care for others need care too.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Body Image
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Immigrants
- Little people
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People seeking asylum
- People who are bisexual
- People who are blind or visually impaired
- People who are deaf or hearing impaired
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$200 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Medicare – Illinois
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Illinois
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
149.024629, Illinois