What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I came to be a patient of David’s a few years ago, not sure where I fit in to my own life. He cultivates an environment that has been a safe, encouraging, and collaborative place to explore my personhood.
He’s been a positive and engaged presence, asking insightful questions that have helped point me in a direction where I feel more sure-hearted and aligned with myself - who, is someone I’m getting to know and actually really like through working with David. A dang miracle after years of hiding and substance use.
Always a pro, thoughtful and communicative, an all around cool dude and a real good navigator.”
AMLess than 1 month ago
“ORGANIZED ALL MY CARE/APPT THRU THE SECURE ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL.SENT ME UPDATES. EXPLAINED WAYS OF TALK THERAPY, IN THE WAY YOU COULD UNDERSTAND. REMINDED ME OF APPOINTMENT DATES AND TIMES. FOLLOW-UP WITH MY MEDICAL PHYSICIANS.”
JANET D.October 24, 2025
About David McCracken
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know David McCracken
From the beginning of my training at Northwestern University, where I earned my graduate degree in counseling psychology in 2009, I’ve helped scores of people dealing with a variety of problems: depression and anxiety, substance abuse, and combinations thereof – what’s known as dual diagnosis – for starters. I know the desperation, fear and hopelessness that can attend them firsthand: Before I was a psychotherapist, I was a patient, struggling with those same disorders and eventually, forging a path to healing.
In a community mental health center like the one I worked in for a number of years, you welcome whomever comes in the door, and whatever struggles they bring with them. I’ve treated people with everything from schizophrenia to PTSD, from painful divorces to professional setbacks and stresses. As the Roman playwright Terence said, I am human, and nothing human is alien to me.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I try to take a customized approach to each client depending on their needs. This may include looking at early life relationships and issues; cognitive-behavioral therapy; solution-focused therapy; as well as mind-body practices such as meditation and mindfulness that neuroscience has increasingly validated. I've also trained with the Journey Clinical group to administer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, or KAP.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
An initial appointment is about getting to know a client, what they're like -- and what I'm like -- and getting an idea of what brings them to therapy at the moment. After that, a second session and sometimes part of a third are devoted to a comprehensive assessment, documenting the client's background such as their childhood and family of origin, education jobs, friend circles and the like.
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David McCracken, LCPC has +38 in-network plans.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $175 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Office location
David McCracken, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwestern University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1861803066
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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5 reviews
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Great 1st visit. Look forward to in person session.
August 15, 2025Louis P.Verified patientVideo visit
I came to be a patient of David’s a few years ago, not sure where I fit in to my own life. He cultivates an environment that has been a safe, encouraging, and collaborative place to explore my personhood.
He’s been a positive and engaged presence, asking insightful questions that have helped point me in a direction where I feel more sure-hearted and aligned with myself - who, is someone I’m getting to know and actually really like through working with David. A dang miracle after years of hiding and substance use.
Always a pro, thoughtful and communicative, an all around cool dude and a real good navigator.
Less than 1 month agoAM
ORGANIZED ALL MY CARE/APPT THRU THE SECURE ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL.SENT ME UPDATES. EXPLAINED WAYS OF TALK THERAPY, IN THE WAY YOU COULD UNDERSTAND. REMINDED ME OF APPOINTMENT DATES AND TIMES. FOLLOW-UP WITH MY MEDICAL PHYSICIANS.
October 24, 2025JANET D.Verified patient
David has been my therapist for over 8 years. He has been instrumental in my spiritual and mental recovery from alcohol and addiction and vital to my journey as an invaluable member of my recovery “team.” Additionally, David is a compassionate, empathetic, experienced, trustworthy, and effective therapist who ensures that I feel involved, accountable, and empowered in and outside my sessions, and never like a passive participant on my healing journey. I wouldn’t be in the empowered and hopeful space I am today without David.
More than 1 year agoAK
I have been working with David for several years now for anxiety and depression. He has helped me make tremendous progress on my mental health journey and helped me grow as a person. He is incredibly understanding and knowledgeable and I feel like I have a better understanding of my mind and behavior patterns because of our weekly sessions. I am so glad our paths crossed!
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How soon can I make an appointment with David McCracken?
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Is David McCracken accepting new patients?
David McCracken generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see David McCracken's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does David McCracken accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with David McCracken online?
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What practice does David McCracken work with?
David McCracken works with David McCracken LLC.
Where is David McCracken's office located?
David McCracken has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on David McCracken's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see David McCracken?
David McCracken frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for David McCracken on their profile.
What languages does David McCracken speak?
David McCracken speaks English.
How do patients rate David McCracken in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed David McCracken. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.