Integrative psychotherapy in Chicago's Lincoln Square. A calm, judgment-free space where mind, body, and spirit are cared for as one.
Now accepting new clients In person and online
Dr. David P. Smith
PhD, University of Chicago
About
Integrative Psychologist · Founder of Integrative Psyche Services
For 26 years I have sat with people through anxiety, grief, big transitions, and the quieter question of what a good life actually is. I work as an integrative psychologist, which means I do not force your experience into a single method. My training runs from behavioral and cognitive approaches through psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions, and all of it rests on a psycho-spiritual view of mental health: that real healing involves the whole person, not just a symptom.
I earned my PhD in Human Development and my MA at the University of Chicago, and I studied at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I have been licensed for 24 years and working in the field for more than 40.
When I am not in session, you will usually find me with a book, or with my cat, Hermi.
Approach
Therapy here is collaborative. I bring clinical experience; you remain the expert on your own life. Together we look at the whole picture, your history, your relationships, your body, and your sense of meaning, and we build a path forward that actually fits you.
Evidence-based and individually tailored
A warm, judgment-free space
Mind, body, and spirit cared for as one
Psycho-spiritual depth, when you want it
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
Off the clock
Curiosity does not end at the office door. A few moments from travels, oddities, and the company I keep.
Services
Holistic, adaptive support shaped around what you actually need, rather than a fixed protocol.
Talk therapy for individuals, couples, and young adults. Holistic and adaptive, shaped around what you actually need rather than a fixed protocol. Helpful for anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, and finding direction.
Learn moreA focused, deeply relaxed state we can use to support real change: easing a life crisis, working through a career or purpose conflict, changing a habit, or loosening blocks that talk alone has not reached.
Dr. Smith is certified and a member of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.
Learn moreSelf-regulation of attention, drawn from contemplative traditions and modern research, to support calm, focus, and self-discovery.
Learn moreClear, careful evaluations for ADHD, cognitive difficulties, and broader questions of personality and cognition, so you can understand what is going on and what helps.
Learn morePsychological evaluation, testing, and consultation for attorneys and the courts.
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Beyond the practice
The work reaches past the consulting room, into teaching, writing, and the questions that keep me reading late.
A new training clinic where advanced psychotherapy students see clients under Dr. Smith's direct supervision. Every trainee's work is overseen by a senior psychologist, so clients receive attentive, more affordable care without giving up quality.
Four decades of inquiry into culture, consciousness, and traditional healing, with publications across psychotherapy research and integrative medicine.
Learn moreWeird is Good: Psycho-Spiritual Development and the Uncanny, on ego development, self-esteem, and psychopathology, and on bringing rational materialism and lived, felt experience into the same conversation.
The city
Minutes from the
Chicago lakefront.
Location
The practice sits on West Lawrence Avenue in Lincoln Square, one of the city's most walkable, neighborly corners. Sessions are available in person and online by telehealth across Illinois.
Office
2334 W Lawrence Ave, Suite 212Hours
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10am to 9pm
In person and online.
Getting started
Share your name, birthday, and email. You will receive a secure link from TherapyNotes to our client portal, where you can complete your intake (demographics, insurance, and medical history). Please fill these out before your first appointment so we can make the most of our time together.
A brief screening call so we can find a time and make sure it is a good fit.
A secure link opens the client portal, where you complete demographics, insurance, and history.
We meet in person in Lincoln Square or online by telehealth across Illinois.
Share a few details and Dr. Smith will reach out to set up a time. Takes under a minute.
Thank you. Dr. Smith will reach out personally to set up a time. Keep an eye on your email.
Scheduling
Prefer to talk first? Request a brief consultation and we will find a time for an initial screening call.
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Billing & insurance
Billing is handled simply and securely. You keep a card on file through TherapyNotes, and co-pays are processed automatically. We accept several major insurance plans, plus cash, check, and card, and offer a sliding scale for clients without insurance.
Nicole Wright
Billing
Our biller, Nicole Wright, manages insurance claims and questions about coverage.
