- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About David
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship struggles. He brings 14 years of clinical experience and works with individuals across a range of ages. He is based in Florida and offers services in English to people both locally and internationally.
David keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens for what feels most pressing, then helps clients set small, practical goals.
Background and approach
He emphasizes steady progress over perfection and looks for root causes that make day-to-day life harder. His background includes work in outpatient and residential settings. He has experience with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, attention challenges like ADHD, and substance-related issues.
He has also supported people who experienced trauma, abuse, abandonment, or loss. David uses a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person. He draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
He incorporates mindfulness and emotion-focused ideas to help people notice and manage strong feelings. He adapts his approach over time to match a client’s goals and pace. Parents often seek him out for help with parenting dilemmas, family stress, and communication problems.
He helps parents and caregivers identify practical strategies for challenging moments, improve routines, and rebuild connection where it has frayed. The emphasis is on usable steps that fit real life. Clients who begin work with David can expect a collaborative process.
He supports people who are coping with life changes, addiction concerns, career stress, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem. His aim is to make therapy understandable and useful from the first session.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit your parenting and life challenges
David uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. It often involves simple homework between sessions to practice new skills.Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It teaches practical tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer interactions during heated family moments or personal crises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the plan practical and focused on everyday life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or work through tasks between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, sleep problems, and related life changes.
What is his typical therapy style?
He keeps sessions open and conversational, focuses on small practical goals, and aims for steady progress rather than perfection.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working in outpatient and residential settings with individuals and young people.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and practices from Florida.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; 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 sessions based on therapist availability.
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