- Anxiety and depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Skills for emotion regulation
About David
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, parenting challenges, relationship problems, and addiction. David also offers support around adoption and foster care concerns and attachment difficulties.
He works with individuals, teens, young adults, and adults. Sessions focus on finding manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and restore daily functioning. He aims for steady progress rather than quick fixes and keeps the pace matched to each person's needs.
David uses several therapy methods to fit different concerns. He often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness practices to help with focus and stress reduction.
His background includes work in outpatient and residential clinical settings. He has experience supporting people with serious and persistent mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance issues, and trauma histories. He has worked with teens who experienced abandonment or loss and with adults coping with long-term mental health concerns.
In sessions David aims to be direct, compassionate, and practical. He looks for root causes and small, doable changes people can make right away. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and measures progress one step at a time.
How these approaches translate to online work
David frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions usually include practical exercises and homework that can be tracked between meetings to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and tackle low mood.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices to help with strong emotions and impulsive reactions. DBT-style skills training focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication, which can help with relationship strain and anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can still make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work or school, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing parenting or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and parenting struggles, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is open and engaged, blending direct problem-solving with compassionate listening and a focus on practical steps clients can use right away.
What kind of background does he bring to sessions?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working in outpatient and residential settings with teens, young adults, and adults facing a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.