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Overall rating
5.00
About David Braun
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Couples Therapy
Stress
Anger Management
Mental Health Problem
Worry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Relationship Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know David Braun
Hi there, I'm David!
My name is David Braun. I am a licensed clinical social worker who began my clinical work in a residential treatment setting in Colorado in the early 70's. After surviving three years of that experience, I continued my education and completed my social work graduate degree in 1978 at Loyola U. in Chicago. I subsequently completed additional trainings at the Institute of Psychoanalysis and a substance abuse treatment credential at Harold Washington College. My primary clinical experience is in child and adolescent therapy and collateral work w/ parents. My first twelve years of practice involved younger children. For the next twenty-four years, I was a school social worker at New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL. My roles in that setting included treatment of adolescents, collateral work with their parents, and consultation with staff. Additionally, I maintained a private practice and DUI evaluation and substance abuse treatment license. After retiring from this job in 2014, I soon became somewhat bored with retirement and returned to part time work, primarily with older adults. I also maintained a role with Hospice of the North Shore between 2008-14.
My approach
After working as a child and adolescent therapist for almost 40 years, I would describe my approach as psychodynamic, solution focused, and eclectic. One of my roles at the high school was coordinator of a peer mediation program. This work involved acquiring training and skills in methods of seeking resolution of conflict and managing problems. I then was involved in training students in these methods and supervising the work of facilitating conflict resolution with their peers. This experience has influenced my approach e.g., in working with couples. My preferred method in couples work is to begin by meeting with each partner individually, e.g., for three sessions.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Divorce Counseling
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Divorce Counseling
Office location
David Braun, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1316327836
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I think that he is great so far
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What practice does David Braun work with?
David Braun works with Rula Health - Illinois.
Where is David Braun's office located?
David Braun has 2 office locations, including in Downers Grove and Evanston, view full addresses on David Braun's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see David Braun?
David Braun frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for David Braun on their profile.
What languages does David Braun speak?
David Braun speaks English.