- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping tools
- Mindfulness and insight
About David
David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy struggles, depression, addictions, and issues around self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, career stress, and the emotional strain of caregiving or health challenges. He works with clients who identify as LGBT and addresses a wide range of concerns related to life changes and coping skills.
He uses clear, direct methods in sessions and focuses on practical steps you can try between meetings. His approach blends Client-Centered work with cognitive tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the relational focus of Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He also draws on Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit a person’s needs.
David has 12 years of clinical experience and presents therapy as a collaborative process. He aims to help people move past stuck patterns, improve communication, and build healthier routines. Discussions often include problem solving, skill practice, and exploring emotional patterns that affect behavior.
His background includes helping people with addiction-related concerns, compulsive eating and weight changes, and the fallout of traumatic events. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment and avoidance patterns, body image, chronic illness, and the stress of caregiving.
If you want to begin, be prepared to share what’s been tried so far and what you'd like to change. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on steps you can take between sessions to support lasting change.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where you lead the conversation. It helps when a person wants to clarify values, feel heard, and make choices that fit their life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems because it targets behaviors and routines you can practice between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and helps people identify and shift emotional responses that interfere with connection. This approach can help with intimacy concerns and recurring relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. You and the therapist will adjust the plan together based on what helps most, so treatment stays responsive and collaborative.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are listed by the practice. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and let people attend from a quieter location or during a work break. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing and setup so sessions match your everyday schedule.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, career struggles, and caregiving stress among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, combining empathetic listening with hands-on strategies like CBT and mindfulness to address current problems and patterns.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of issues, including substance-related concerns, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.