- Direct and practical
- Skills for daily life
- Goal focused
About David
David Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career questions. He also supports people dealing with substance use, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, ADHD, and caregiver strain. He describes a practical, goal-minded approach and aims to help people make steady progress.
David draws on several therapeutic styles to match a person's needs. He uses client-centered work to listen and build goals together. He applies cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also brings in emotionally focused and mindfulness practices for managing strong feelings and building awareness.
In sessions he works in a direct, practical way. That means setting clear priorities, trying small experiments between sessions, and checking progress regularly. He emphasizes skills people can use right away to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
With 12 years of experience as an LCSW, he has worked with a wide range of concerns from trauma and addiction to chronic illness and life transitions. His background includes support for people coping with caregiving stress, body image issues, and other co-occurring challenges.
People who choose him for career-related concerns can expect help clarifying values, setting goals, and managing work-related stress. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
David draws on several therapeutic styles to match a person's needs. He uses client-centered work to listen and build goals together. He applies cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also brings in emotionally focused and mindfulness practices for managing strong feelings and building awareness.
In sessions he works in a direct, practical way. That means setting clear priorities, trying small experiments between sessions, and checking progress regularly. He emphasizes skills people can use right away to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
With 12 years of experience as an LCSW, he has worked with a wide range of concerns from trauma and addiction to chronic illness and life transitions. His background includes support for people coping with caregiving stress, body image issues, and other co-occurring challenges.
People who choose him for career-related concerns can expect help clarifying values, setting goals, and managing work-related stress. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building goals together. Online sessions can still be a place to talk through priorities, reflect on what matters, and set achievable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can work well over regular sessions with homework and short between-session tasks.Finding the right style is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination feels most useful. That decision is guided by the client's goals, symptoms, and daily routines rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports doing practical homework between sessions and keeps continuity when life gets disrupted, while the therapist and client adjust methods together to match needs and preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does David address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, career concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, trauma, and many related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotionally focused work, emphasizing practical steps and measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience as a clinician supporting people through a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.