David Gianos, MA
Treats ages: 8-65+
David is a recent graduate of Aurora University’s Master of Social Work program and is currently providing therapy at Mind Lodge while awaiting his Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Creighton University and his master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Nebraska Omaha before completing his Master of Social Work at Aurora University.
David has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges.
David believes therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. He strives to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves, without judgment or pressure. He takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach, helping clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and build confidence as they work toward meaningful change. He believes that strong relationships, meaningful experiences, and finding balance outside of daily responsibilities all play an important role in overall well-being.
A particular area of interest for David is the importance of connection. His academic research explored the effects of social isolation across the lifespan and the ways relationships, community, and purpose contribute to emotional well-being. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply looking to better understand themselves, David believes therapy can be a place to reconnect with their strengths and move toward the life they want to build.
Outside of work, David can usually be found looking for his golf ball somewhere in the trees, spending time outdoors on walks with his dog, officiating basketball, or cheering on the Chicago Bears. He enjoys finding humor in everyday life and believes therapy doesn't always have to be serious. Some of the best moments in the therapy room happen when clients and therapists can laugh while working together.
David's Areas of Expertise:
Abandonment Issues, Addiction/Substance Abuse, Adjustment Disorder, Adjustment To Medical Issues, Adolescent/Teen Issues, Agoraphobia, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), BIPOC Mental Health Issues, Bereavement, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bullying, Caregiver Fatigue, Childhood Abuse/Neglect, Codependency, Complex Trauma, Confidence Issues, Confused Memory, Co-parenting Issues, Couples Conflict Resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Diversity Issues, Depression, Development Disorders, Disruptive, Impulse-Control and conduct disorders, Dissociative Disorder, Divorce Counseling, Dual Diagnosis, Emerging/Young Adult Issues, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Overeating, Financial Stress, Gambling Addiction, Group Therapy, Irrational Fears/Phobias, Kleptomania, Learning Problems, LGBTQIA+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Loneliness, Low Self Esteem, Marriage Conflict Resolution, Mens Issues, Mental Health Problems, Mental Illness, Mid-Life Transitions, Mood Disorder, Mood Swings, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Parent-Child Relationship Issues, Perfectionisms, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Porn Addiction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Pre-College Fears, Pre-Move in Couples Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Prenuptial Counseling, Racism Issues, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Relationship Struggles, School Phobia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Care Issues, Self Esteem Issues, Separation Anxiety, Sex Addiction, Sex Therapy, Sibling Relationship Issues, Sleep Issues, Social Anxiety, Social Skills Training, Sports/Performance Counseling, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Loss, Video Game addiction, Weight Loss Therapy, Work-Related Counseling, Worry
David's Treatment Approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Analytical Therapy/Psychoanalysis, Art Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotional Regulation Therapy (ERT), Exposure Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Couples Counseling, Holistic Counseling, Humanistic Therapy, Imago Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Multicultural Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person Centered, Play Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care
Insurances that David accepts:
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Aetna PPO
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Anthem BCBS PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-Advocate (Advocate Health Care Network)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Blue Choice
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Meritain Health
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NYCE PPO
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Optum Health
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Oscar Health
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Oxford
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United Healthcare/UBH
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United Healthcare Choice +
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United Healthcare Student Resources
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United Medical Resources (UMR)
David's Contact information
Mind Lodge PLAINFIELD
24014 W Renwick Rd, Ste 103
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-200-1110 call or text