David Porter, LCSW

David Porter is an LCSW based in Arizona with 10 years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and PTSD, depression, relationship strain, and midlife changes. He also offers LGBTQIA+ affirming care and support for people coping with grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

David works in a direct, practical way. Sessions focus on building skills that can be used between meetings and on clearer communication in relationships. He aims to help people make choices that match their values and daily needs rather than just managing symptoms.

His approach blends several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy show up in his work alongside attachment-focused ideas. That mix lets him teach coping tools, address unhelpful patterns, and repair emotional connection where it matters most.

When couples come in, he focuses on communication, trust rebuilding, and practical steps to improve how partners relate. For individuals, he emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation, managing cravings in recovery, and navigating big life transitions like midlife shifts or career change.

David describes his stance as compassionate and collaborative. He encourages people to set concrete goals and to try small, manageable changes. He helps map a path forward so clients can move toward a more balanced and satisfying life.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps rebuild trust and communication in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for the problem at hand, the person’s goals, and their preferences. He adjusts techniques over time as progress and needs change.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can be scheduled around work breaks, remove travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals use these methods to teach skills, practice communication, and track progress between sessions, all aimed at helping clients apply what they learn to everyday situations.