Dave Swanston, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Barrington IL
Dave Swanston, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Barrington, IL
Do You Feel Stuck?
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in the same thoughts, habits, fears, or patterns—even when we desperately want things to change. I am passionate about helping people get unstuck and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Helping People Find Freedom from OCD
I especially enjoy helping people with OCD. My passion comes from my own firsthand experience with how debilitating OCD can be. It can be exhausting when OCD takes control of your life. I find great joy in helping people face their fears, regain their freedom, and begin living life on their terms rather than being controlled by OCD.
Understanding the Impact of Trauma
Sometimes we know something happened in the past, but we don’t understand why it continues to affect our emotions, relationships, or the way we see ourselves today. I want to help you understand how past trauma, especially from earlier life experiences, can continue to affect you today. Together, we can identify wounds, understand their impact, and work toward changing the patterns they have created.
Change Can Feel Hard
Before becoming a counselor, I worked extensively in construction. Through these experiences, I observed that change can be scary and hard. Sometimes it feels easier to put your head down, keep working, and ignore the problems. But I’ve also learned that avoiding what is underneath the surface doesn’t make it go away. Addressing those deeper issues can lead to a better, freer, and more fulfilling life. I also had the opportunity to work in Youth Ministry getting to lead Children’s and High School ministry. There I was able to pursue my passion for helping people find healing in Christ by getting to understand Jesus more.
Maybe you’ve wondered:
- “Why does it seem like God helps everyone else but me?”
- “Does God really care about me?”
- “Why does it seem like only bad things happen to me?”
- “I’m too far gone. God can’t help someone like me. Really, if God knew what I’ve done even He’d run away.”
I want to provide a nonjudgmental place to explore these questions. Together, we can work toward a better understanding of your faith, who God is, and His character—even when life doesn’t make sense.
You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck
Whether you are struggling with OCD, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, or spiritual questions, you don’t have to stay stuck. I would be honored to walk alongside you toward greater freedom, emotional health, stronger relationships, and a deeper faith.
Call or Email Dave Swanston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (847) 231-2340
Areas of Focus
OCD
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
PTSD
Spiritual Issues
Christian Counseling
ADHD
My Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
EMDR (trained EMDRIA)
Accepted Insurances
United Health Care
Aetna
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Cigna
Our Office Location
1000 Hart Rd, Ste 130, Barrington, IL 60010-2668

