>	David L. Ciesla, M.A. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) David L. Ciesla specializes in the treatment of individuals and couples motivated toward the improvement of themselves, their relationships, or their careers.

Overview

David Ciesla completed his Master's degree in counseling Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology – Chicago, and holds a Master's of Science degree from DePaul University. During his internship at the Claret Center in Chicago he provided counseling to individuals and couples. David worked 6 years for Pillars; a recognized and established mental health agency in Chicago known for their training and clinical work, providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling. As Team Leader for Pillars Crisis Services, David supervised a team of therapists that provided crisis intervention counseling to municipal agencies (schools, police, hospital) for the surrounding Chicago suburbs. His post-graduate trainings include workshops affiliated with Northwestern University's Family Institute, Northern Illinois University and other established mental health agencies in the Chicago area. Mr. Ciesla is also a senior faculty member for Keller Graduate School of Business where he instructs classes on Effective Leadership and Conflict Resolution, among other classes. David is a member of the Illinois Counseling Association, Illinois Association of Couple and Family Counseling, and the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association.

David L. Ciesla sees patients at the following location(s):

Chicago, Illinois

David L. Ciesla, MA, LCPC
180 North Michigan Ave., Ste. 2222
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: (312) 208-9499
Fax: (773) 539-4637
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Personal Statement

I believe that individuals possess the knowledge and strength needed to create the changes they want in their lives. Clarity about new choices in our lives begins with accepting the feelings we are experiencing today. I focus on facilitating a supportive and collaborative relationship with my client to promote their insight about the feelings and events in their life. Clients are empowered to control the direction of their lives with new choices based out of the insights gained in treatment. I provide professional counseling to individuals and couples motivated toward the improvement of themselves, their relationships, or their careers.

Treatment for my clients is individually tailored to meet their needs. My therapeutic approach focuses on my client's uniqueness and on the client realizing their fullest potential. Part of the treatment is psycho-educational to increase the client's understanding of their process.

Treatment Areas

David has experience treating the following areas: ADHD, Adolescent Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Career Issues, Co-Dependency, Couples' Issues, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Grief, Identity Issues, Life Management Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Manic-Depressive Illness, Men's Issues, Midlife Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Procrastination, Psychosis, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Compulsivity, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Thoughts, Vocational Issues and Work Issues.

Treatment Modalities

David provides 12-Step Programs, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Guided Imagery, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling and Psychodynamic Therapy. He works with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Couples, Families and Seniors.

Affiliations

David is a provider for Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CCN Epiqual PPO, Choice One, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Cigna POS, Cigna PPO, Corphealth, First Health, Humana POS, Humana PPO, Magellan Health Services, Managed Health Network, Managed Health Network EAP, Managed Health Network POS, Managed Health Network PPO, Private Healthcare Systems, Tricare and VMC.