David Krzysko, LCPC, EMDRIA Certified in EMDR, CCTP-I & II (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), and ASAM trained in addictions treatment, began his work with Lynn Zakeri LCSW Clinical Services, PLLC in 2022. As a lifelong learner, he is trained and certified in EMDR mental health treatment and other trauma-focused therapy methods and has expertise with addictions as well. He is patient, thoughtful, and deeply intuitive, integrating relaxation techniques when useful to his clients in session. David Krzysko is an EMDR therapist in Northfield, IL, serving clients across Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. He provides both in-person and virtual therapy sessions, bringing his experience in trauma, CBT, and addictions to a wide range of clients.

 

David believes strongly in quality of care. His therapeutic process is focused and collaborative. He assesses obstacles in order to understand the core meaning, and together, he works with his clients to challenge—and overcome—those obstacles. A smart, intuitive listener, and kind but also direct, he sees his role as supportive, providing a safe space that creates and allows this transformative process to occur. As a former U.S. Army soldier, David brings a deep understanding of resilience, discipline, and the impact of trauma—experience that shapes his compassionate and practical approach.

 

David has extensive experience in trauma treatment, addictions, and couples counseling, and he also works with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or the stress of major life changes. He supports individuals and families working through parenting challenges, career transitions, or relationship struggles. His work is informed by CBT, EMDR, and trauma-focused methods, but he also brings in relaxation strategies (somatic therapy) and other approaches that best fit the client in front of him. He also welcomes and affirms clients who identify as LGBTQIA+, supporting them in exploring identity, strengthening relationships, and addressing the external challenges they may face.

 

David works with couples who feel off course or weighed down by grievances and unmet expectations. He helps partners enhance communication, nurture respect and admiration, and understand the “disconnectors” that get in the way. In this process, couples not only resolve conflicts but also build resilience in their relationship—so they can weather challenges and reconnect to the foundation that first brought them together.  As an EMDR therapist in Northfield, IL, David also supports couples and families in Highland Park, Glenview, and other North Shore communities, helping them rebuild communication and connection.

 

David’s background includes providing CBT, EMDR, conflict resolution, relaxation techniques, and trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD clinical mental health therapy. In addition, he has vast experience in addictions (ASAM trained) as well as grief, loss, and bereavement—recognizing that there is an intimately deep processing of each stage that he helps guide others through to help make sense of it all. His diverse experience spans almost 15 years in community centers and homeless shelters; with children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and families; in inpatient hospital settings (IOP and PHP); and in private practice.

 

David’s current work is in private practice with children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and in group therapy. He provides child therapy, teen/young adult therapy, couples counseling, and adult mental health therapy. He has a devoted clientele due to his insightful therapeutic expertise and invaluable skills in the treatment of trauma.

 

David is available as an EMDR therapist in Northfield, IL, offering in-person sessions locally, virtual therapy across Illinois, and online care in Florida.