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5244 N. Lakewood AvePastoral Counseling Office
Chicago, Illinois 60640
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For over 20 years, I have felt honored to accompany others on their journey towards greater self-awareness, healing, and more fulfilling relationships. While working together to explore the needs and challenges of maintaining sound emotional, physical and spiritual health, many issues often come to the center of attention. My experience is particularly helpful when working with issues including self-esteem, depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, and faith and spiritual development. My clinical work draws upon skills developed while working as a hospital chaplain, pastoral counselor, bereavement counselor, youth counselor and a mental health therapist in a social service agency.
I have had specialized clinical training to meet the needs of those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or are questioning their sexual orientation as well as those who have or are impacted by HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening or serious illnesses.
Many of my clients have chosen to work with me specifically because of their interest in exploring the intersection of their spirituality and other parts of their lives- including their sexuality. Others have expressed comfort with my therapeutic style which blends sensitivity and humor with insight and experience.
- Orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family/Marital Therapy
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Pastoral Counseling
- Modality:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Sliding Scale: Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Accepted Insurance Plans:
- BlueCross and/or BlueShield
- Cigna
- United
- Verify your health
insurance
coverage when you
arrange your first visit.
- Years in Practice: 20+ Years
- School: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Year Graduated: 1993
- License No. and State: 180-004132 Illinois
- Spirituality
- Relationship Issues
- Issues:
- Anxiety or Fears
- Child or Adolescent
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Depression
- Divorce
- Loss or Grief
- HIV/AIDS
- Sexuality Gender:
- Bisexual Issues
- Gay Issues
- Lesbian Issues
- Transsexual Issues
- Gender: All
- Ethnicity: Any
- Religious Orientation: Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
- Age:
- Children (6 to 10)
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
- Categories:
- Bisexual Clients
- Gay Clients
- Lesbian Clients
- Transsexual Clients
- Nearby Towns: Chicago (Edgewater), IL
- Nearby Counties: Cook
- Nearby Zips: 60613, 60640, 60660
Mr. Dave Howser also hosts the following groups:
5244 N. Lakewood Ave, Chicago, Illinois
TBD
Often LGBTQ folks feel marginalized in communities of faith. Sometimes in gay-affirming settings, they may feel that their faith beliefs are also alienated. This group creates a safe, affirming space where each part of one's self- the spiritual and the sexual are both welcomed. Open to those of any faith background.
Email Mr. Dave Howser about this group or call (773) 450-3395





