Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist for Holistic Mental Health in Evanston
David H Johnson, LCSW has dedicated over 30 years to providing transformative psychotherapy services in Evanston, Illinois. As a licensed clinical social worker with specialized training in addictions, hypnotherapy, and Gestalt therapy, I have developed a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, spirit, and emotions. My practice at Heartwood Center focuses on empowering individuals, couples, and groups through personalized therapeutic techniques that emphasize self-acceptance and physical wellness. With advanced degrees from the University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, I combine academic rigor with practical experience to address complex issues like codependency, life transitions, and spiritual growth.My career spans decades of clinical work, including eight years as a co-owner of a psychotherapy practice and ongoing membership in professional organizations such as the National Association of Social Workers. The therapeutic process I facilitate helps clients reconnect with their bodies' wisdom, cultivate healthier relationships, and achieve lasting emotional well-being through evidence-based methodologies. At Heartwood Center, we maintain a warm, safe environment that supports integrative healing through individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Body Centered Psychotherapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience in holistic mental health treatment
- Specialized training in Gestalt therapy and hypnotherapy techniques
- Certified expertise in addiction recovery and codependency issues
- Proven track record with mixed-gender group therapy programs
- Integrated mind-body approach validated by client testimonials
What people say
Developed new tools
Healing tools
Empathic and insightful
Improved self-care
Spiritually curative
Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions focusing on self-acceptance and emotional healing through mind-body integration. Clients develop tools for managing difficult thoughts and situations while cultivating self-compassion. Treatment addresses addiction recovery, life transitions, and spiritual growth through evidence-based techniques.
Couples Counseling
Communication-focused therapy for intimate partnerships addressing relationship dynamics and conflict resolution. Facilitates empathetic listening and removes destructive interaction patterns. Effective for spouses, partners, and family members seeking improved relational understanding and connection.
Group Therapy
Structured sessions for mixed-gender groups promoting therapeutic alliance and shared growth experiences. Requires initial individual sessions before group participation. Weekly Tuesday evening meetings focus on interpersonal development and closure processes for departing members.
Body Centered Psychotherapy
Holistic approach integrating physical awareness with emotional healing through Gestalt techniques. Addresses past trauma by reconnecting clients with bodily sensations to facilitate self-discovery and improved emotional regulation. Emphasizes energy flow and somatic communication.
Family Therapy
Treatment addressing family dynamics through multi-generational sessions involving all caregivers. Focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving intergenerational conflicts. Includes individual and collective sessions tailored to specific family structures.
People
David H Johnson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
30+ year psychotherapy expert with MSW from University of Chicago. Specializes in Gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, and addiction recovery. Founder of Heartwood Center's body-centered approach emphasizing mind-body-spirit integration for emotional healing.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches does David H. Johnson use?
David utilizes body-centered psychotherapy integrating Gestalt techniques and hypnotherapy to address emotional healing through mind-body connection.
Are counseling services available for couples and groups?
Yes, specialized programs include couples counseling for relationship improvement and mixed-gender group therapy sessions held weekly.
What are the session costs and payment options?
Individual sessions range from $75–$150 with sliding scale availability. Accepted payments include cash, check, Zelle, and PayPal.
Does the practice accept insurance?
Insurance accepted includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Great-West Multiplan, and APS Healthcare plans.
How to schedule an initial consultation?
Contact 847-475-3017 for a free phone consultation with 24-hour voicemail availability for appointment requests.