- Practical steps
- Collaborative style
- 14 years experience
About David
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, addiction, or major life changes. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, and intimacy-related issues.
David keeps sessions straightforward and engaged. He focuses on finding root causes and practical steps that can reduce daily distress. He encourages progress rather than perfection and works at a pace set by each person’s needs.
His background includes work in outpatient and residential settings on the Gulf Coast of Florida. He has experience with people who have faced trauma, abandonment, loss, and substance use problems. He has also supported teens and adults who have lived with serious, persistent mental health challenges.
David uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s goals. He draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotion-focused work, dialectical skills, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices. He adjusts methods to fit what a person needs in the moment.
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He often helps people break large problems into small, doable steps. The aim is to reduce what feels blocking now so daily life becomes more manageable and meaningful.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
David commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused work in sessions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and helps people try small experiments to notice change. Emotionally-focused work helps identify and process strong feelings that affect relationships and personal wellbeing.He also applies dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These teach concrete coping skills for managing intense feelings, improving calm, and reducing impulsive responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so sessions can happen between work or family obligations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill-building to an online setting so the work stays practical and goal-focused.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
David works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting problems, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep issues, and other life transitions.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a direct, engaged style and adapts methods to each person. Common approaches include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, emotionally-focused, existential, and mindfulness-based work.
What experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of clinical experience in outpatient and residential settings and has supported people facing trauma, abandonment, persistent mental health challenges, and substance use issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.