David Hanizeski

Collaborative, practical therapy for life challenges

LPC Wisconsin

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About David

David Hanizeski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with eight years of clinical experience. He concentrates on common and complex concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

He also addresses challenges like ADHD, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and concerns related to LGBT identity. David blends several therapeutic perspectives to meet each client's needs.

He aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult thoughts and emotions. His style emphasizes collaboration and practical tools while also attending to deeper patterns that shape relationships and behavior.

Beginning therapy can feel difficult, and David encourages clients to recognize that taking the first step is meaningful. He supports clients through identifying goals, trying strategies that fit their life, and adjusting approaches as needed to help them move toward greater emotional clarity and functioning.

Approaches Online: Practical tools and supportive exploration

David integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, stress, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance that helps people feel heard and understood while they work through emotional and relational concerns.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process, and he approaches this collaboratively. He will work with each person to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust methods as goals evolve so that the approach aligns with the client's preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for busy lives. These formats can help people access regular support without commuting and allow sessions to fit into varied routines while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns, among other focus areas.

What is his general therapeutic approach and style?

He offers a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that combines client-centered support with evidence-informed techniques like CBT and DBT and attention to underlying patterns through psychodynamic ideas.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional work experience providing clinical services in a range of mental health areas.

What credentials and location does he practice under?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor holding WI LPC 7587-125 and practices in Wisconsin.

Does he conduct sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available with him?

He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorder

Also works with

LGBTGriefAnger managementSelf esteem Depression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English