- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Skills for daily life
- LGBT affirming care
About David
David Porter is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 10 years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also offers LGBT-affirming care and supports people coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
His approach is practical and collaborative. He uses methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to teach skills for everyday life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and attachment-focused ideas inform how he helps clients manage emotions and improve connections.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Clients learn tools to reduce anxiety, handle urges related to addiction, and shift patterns that no longer work. Conversations also look at how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships.
He pays attention to communication habits and trust issues when relationship concerns come up. The work often combines skill-building with chances to talk about painful events and grief in a steady way.
David frames therapy as a team effort. He listens, offers feedback, and adjusts techniques to fit each person’s life. People come away with specific strategies they can use between sessions and a clearer sense of what matters to them.
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and aligning actions with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Informed work looks at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness, helping people understand attachment patterns and improve connection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend approaches over time so techniques match what is most helpful in the moment.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since the biography does not state them. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio options according to what works best for them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and handouts to work well at a distance while keeping focus on practical skills and steady progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skill-building and clear goals. He blends solution-focused techniques with space to process emotions and past events.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of professional counseling experience working with people facing addiction recovery, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.