- Values-based work
- Practical skills
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
About David
David Porter is an Arizona-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of counseling experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles. He also supports people exploring identity and intimacy-related concerns and those coping with life changes or caregiver strain.
His approach mixes practical skill-building with emotional understanding. David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-based action. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and attachment-focused ideas to help with intense emotions and relationship patterns.
Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps. People who work with him practice new ways of responding to stress and test small changes between meetings. He aims to help people feel more steady day to day and to rebuild safer connections with partners.
David brings experience with addiction recovery, trauma and PTSD, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. He also has experience supporting those facing grief, chronic health concerns, and parenting or blended-family tensions. That range informs how he tailors therapy to each person's situation.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process. David invites questions, checks in about progress, and adjusts strategies when something isn’t helping. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
David uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and current relationship patterns affect trust and closeness, and it helps people recognize and change repeating dynamics in partnerships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and to build practical coping skills for stress and mood problems. These approaches aim to be collaborative, and David will work with each person to find which methods fit best for their goals and daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options, try strategies together, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process ensures therapy matches a person’s needs, values, and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to practice skills in their usual environment and bring real-life situations into conversation without promising any specific format.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and PTSD, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include grief, caregiver strain, ADHD, and body image concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines practical skill-building with reflective work and a collaborative tone. Sessions focus on small, testable steps and improving day-to-day coping.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional counseling experience and experience in addiction recovery and trauma work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW credential in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.