David Porter, LCSW
Arizona · 10 years in practice
David Porter is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of counseling experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-21813 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1841078847 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About David
David Porter is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of counseling experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and issues around intimacy. He also supports those facing compassion fatigue, ADHD, and concerns related to adoption, aging, chronic illness, or caregiving burden.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other practical methods. Sessions often focus on identifying what matters to the person, naming painful emotions, and finding new ways to respond.
Background and approach
David aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly and try new patterns of relating. His approach blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when useful. That means working on values-driven goals, everyday coping skills, and clearer thinking about unhelpful patterns.
He also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current reactions. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. David emphasizes collaboration - setting small, achievable steps and checking progress together.
He also offers support for partners wanting to improve communication and rebuild trust in their relationship. People who choose him will find a clinician who values practical tools and emotional understanding. He frames therapy as a joint process of learning and change, aimed at making daily life more manageable and relationships more connected.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How EFT and related approaches work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people and partners notice and name the emotions that drive their patterns. In short, it focuses on moments of connection and disconnection and helps people try new ways of responding to each other.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with what matters. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by helping people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward chosen goals.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present reactions. It can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong responses and learn gentler ways to meet emotional needs.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then use one or more methods in a collaborative way. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adapting the plan together over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, reflection between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and help sessions fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does David address most often?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image or caregiving stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing emotional exploration with practical skill building and clear goal-setting.
What is his clinical background?
He is an independently licensed clinical social worker with ten years of professional counseling experience in Arizona.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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