David Vaccaro, LCSW

David Vaccaro is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings ten years of clinical experience to a broad array of mental health and behavioral concerns. He works with people across the lifespan, supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, and sleep or eating concerns. His practice also addresses caregiving stress, codependency, communication problems, and life transitions including divorce and career change.

David integrates several evidence-informed methods into his work, drawing on client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s goals and perspective, cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and mindfulness-based approaches to build present-moment awareness and coping skills. He also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing when appropriate, and offers support for substance use through harm reduction and mindfulness-based sobriety strategies.

Clients can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that honors individual strengths while addressing difficult symptoms like panic, addiction, trauma responses, and caregiver fatigue. He practices in English and is experienced with issues related to aging and geriatric care, family dynamics, and complex emotional responses such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients move toward clearer functioning and improved coping.