Meet David Lescano, LPC

David Lescano, M.Ed
Highland Park Virtual Wilmette

David is a dedicated therapist committed to providing compassionate and effective care for clients of all ages. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, David specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, insomnia, panic, and PTSD. He customizes his therapeutic approach for each individual, integrating evidence-based techniques such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to meet the unique needs of his clients.

David has a particular passion for working with children, adolescents, and families. He has received specialized training in treating ADHD, child anxiety, teen anxiety, and offering parent coaching and support. David believes in empowering clients to navigate their unique journeys, equipping them with the skills needed to achieve their therapeutic goals.

At our practice, David strives to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and encouraged to make meaningful changes. Parents seeking help for themselves or their children can trust in David’s expertise and commitment to providing personalized, high-quality care.

David is great and has really helped provide me with tools to both better understand my anxiety and steps to practice to feel better in situations that tend to make me feel anxious.

— LOA Patient

Education:

Loyola University Chicago

Master of Education in Community Counseling

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ADHD & Executive FunctioningAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)Child AnxietyDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Fear of DogsGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)Mind-Body TherapyMindfulnessMulticultural CounselingOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Performance & Public Speaking AnxietyPhobiasSeparation AnxietySkin Picking (Dermatillomania)Social AnxietySpanish Speaking TherapyTourette Syndrome & Tic Disorder

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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