David Potts, LCSW

Florida · 14 years in practice

David Potts, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges.

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, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges. He has 14 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. He focuses on what is getting in the way of daily life.

He listens for patterns, past losses, and moments that trigger strong emotions. Sessions aim to identify manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control.

Background and approach

His work draws on Existential therapy alongside cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches. That mix helps people examine meaning, adjust unhelpful thinking, and learn skills to cope with intense feelings. He also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when those fit a person’s goals.

David has worked in outpatient and residential settings and with people who have faced trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and long-term mental health challenges. He has experience supporting teens who experienced abandonment, loss, or abuse, and adults navigating parenting dilemmas and career stress. He describes his style as open and engaged, aiming for progress rather than perfection.

He collaborates with each person to create a plan that fits their life. His focus is on practical changes and clearer direction so people can move forward with more confidence.

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

How his approaches translate to online care

Existential therapy helps people look at meaning, choice, and values when life feels confusing or empty; it supports work on grief, life transitions, and questions about purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with practical steps that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication during high-stress moments.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. David collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He may combine existential, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or emotionally-focused techniques to match what a person wants to work on and how they respond in sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video lets people see facial cues and do deeper work, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, quick live chat or messaging can handle brief check-ins, and text work can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does David support?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is open and engaged. He aims to find root causes and make small, practical changes rather than chase perfection.

What clinical background does he bring?

David has 14 years of experience in outpatient and residential settings and has worked with trauma, substance issues, severe mental illness, and teens facing abandonment or loss.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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