- Direct and approachable
- Progress not perfection
- Focus on coping skills
About David
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience who supports men with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and a range of relationship and life challenges. He works with individuals across adults and young adults and focuses on practical steps that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and encouraging.
David takes a straightforward and flexible approach in sessions. He uses short-term strategies and longer conversations to identify what keeps problems going. He often talks through patterns, thoughts, and behaviors and helps people try small changes that can make life easier. David emphasizes progress rather than perfection.
He brings experience from outpatient and residential settings and has worked with people facing substance issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, and complex loss. He has also worked with teens who experienced abandonment and other forms of early loss. Those experiences inform how he notices stress responses and coping habits.
In practice he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. He blends these approaches to match a person’s goals and circumstances rather than using one fixed method.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. David listens for root causes and then tests small, realistic changes to improve mood, sleep, motivation, and relationships. He encourages people to set achievable steps and tracks progress over time.
David works from Florida and conducts sessions in English. He also accepts international clients and aims to make scheduling and next steps straightforward for people starting therapy.
How his approaches translate to online work
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of reacting to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep troubles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when emotions run high.He also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements to help people understand attachment needs and improve intimacy and connection. These approaches are used in simple, step-by-step ways so clients can try skills between sessions and notice what helps most. Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. Clients can expect regular check-ins about what is working and adjustments when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work on skills from their usual routines. Licensed professionals can tailor the pace and structure so therapy fits daily life while focusing on concrete steps and measurable progress.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are open and engaging, with a focus on practical steps and gradual change. He emphasizes testing small changes and tracking progress rather than aiming for perfection.
What experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of experience working in outpatient and residential settings and with people facing persistent mental health issues, trauma, substance concerns, and complex loss.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and has worked with people outside his local community.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.