Meet the Team

David is the founder of ThroughLine Therapy and Consulting. After spending twelve years working in community health, both with clients and in leadership positions across Chicago, he made the decision to deepen the clinical work he does in the community. 

David graduated from the University of Chicago with a master’s degree in   Social Work, beginning his career with Howard Brown Health Center as a Ryan White Case Manager, working with people living with HIV to both navigate the complex healthcare system while supporting them in processing their feelings and building behaviors to succeed in reaching their goals. After moving in to various leadership roles, David took an active role in the agency’s development  of one of the nation’s first programs that responded to LGBT patients who have experienced acute sexual harm. 

David’s career has continued in leadership development and staff support, coaching both staff and leadership around supporting one another in a way that keeps the patient experience at the forefront of the work the agency does. Utilizing his therapeutic skills as a way to deepen his understanding of team dynamics, David has proven himself to be a highly successful leader, able to deliver results while still putting the human first.