- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
About David
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting problems, grief and loss, and attention-related issues. He also supports people facing addiction, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and coping with major life changes.
David uses straightforward talk therapy focused on understanding how early family roles and patterns affect current life. Sessions look at what keeps problems going and try small, practical changes that can make day-to-day life easier. He draws on cognitive and emotional approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and respond differently.
His background includes outpatient and residential settings and work with people who have faced long-term mental health challenges. He has experience helping teens and adults who experienced family separation, adoption and foster care concerns, and abandonment. He also has worked with people who have struggled with substance use and personality differences.
In sessions David often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. He uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help clients set realistic steps. His stated emphasis is on making steady progress rather than perfect outcomes.
People can expect direct talk, attention to patterns from the family they grew up in, and practical steps to reduce overwhelm. David accepts clients from within and outside the United States and conducts work in English.
Therapeutic approaches David uses and how they work online
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT helps people notice thought patterns that increase stress or anxiety and teaches concrete strategies to test and change those thoughts. EFT focuses on emotions and interactions, helping people identify what feelings drive their reactions in relationships and family patterns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices to teach skills for emotion regulation and staying present when feelings run high. These skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions. The choice of approach is collaborative - the therapist will work with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust as progress is made.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt techniques like skill coaching, behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused exercises so they can be used in remote sessions to fit everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to family history?
He works with family and relationship issues, attachment concerns, abandonment and the long-term effects of early family roles on adult life.
What is his general therapy style?
He favors direct, conversational sessions that identify patterns and try small, concrete changes. He combines cognitive, emotional, and mindfulness-based methods.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of experience as a clinician, including work in outpatient and residential settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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