David Potts, LCSW

Florida · 14 years in practice

David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW13643 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1417409723 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About David

David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and parenting or relationship struggles. He also supports those coping with trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep problems, career stress, and major life changes.

David uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens for what matters most, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

His focus is on small, realistic changes that add up over time rather than perfection. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, cognitive-behavioral tools, dialectical behavior approaches, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. David adapts these methods to match a person’s needs and goals instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions usually involve talk, skill practice, and checking what works between meetings. David has worked in outpatient and residential settings and has experience with teens, young adults, and adults. He has helped people who experienced abandonment, foster care or adoption issues, trauma, and substance use challenges.

His background includes supporting people with complex mental health concerns over long-term care. Based in Florida, he offers services in English and works with people in other regions through online formats. He emphasizes a collaborative relationship where progress matters more than perfection and aims to guide each person toward practical improvements in daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy is about noticing and naming feelings to improve connection and emotional understanding. It can help people build stronger bonds and address intimacy-related struggles by focusing on underlying emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can help with intense emotions, anger, and patterns that lead to relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they’ll try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send short updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions tend to be open and engaging with a practical focus. He listens, clarifies goals, and works on small changes that make life easier.

How long has he been practicing?

David has 14 years of clinical experience working in outpatient and residential settings and with a range of client needs.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that region.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is able to work with international clients as well.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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