David Powell, LCSW
A practical, goal-focused LCSW helping clear life transitions
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Midlife concerns
About David
David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and midlife transitions. He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
David uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on what works now. He listens closely and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions are aimed at developing tools people can use between meetings to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
His approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals and values. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and emotionally-focused ideas to strengthen connection and understanding in close relationships. Mindfulness and Jungian perspectives are woven in where they help people notice patterns and build awareness.
David describes himself as a generalist who will address a wide range of concerns rather than limiting the work to a single issue. He emphasizes moving toward practical solutions while also attending to deeper emotional wounds when needed. That combination aims to produce step-by-step change and lasting insight.
People interested in starting can expect straightforward discussions about immediate priorities, doable strategies for coping, and a plan to track progress over time. The tone in sessions is respectful and goal oriented, with room for honest conversation about setbacks and next steps.
David uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on what works now. He listens closely and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions are aimed at developing tools people can use between meetings to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
His approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals and values. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and emotionally-focused ideas to strengthen connection and understanding in close relationships. Mindfulness and Jungian perspectives are woven in where they help people notice patterns and build awareness.
David describes himself as a generalist who will address a wide range of concerns rather than limiting the work to a single issue. He emphasizes moving toward practical solutions while also attending to deeper emotional wounds when needed. That combination aims to produce step-by-step change and lasting insight.
People interested in starting can expect straightforward discussions about immediate priorities, doable strategies for coping, and a plan to track progress over time. The tone in sessions is respectful and goal oriented, with room for honest conversation about setbacks and next steps.
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 therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values. It involves listening closely and following the client’s priorities to help them make changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers practical exercises to shift patterns that increase anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. That might mean trying a cognitive technique for immediate symptom relief, then adding emotionally-focused work to improve relationship patterns.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals adapt tools like CBT worksheets, emotion-focused exercises, and mindfulness practices to the online setting so clients can practice between sessions and carry progress into daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, career matters, and midlife change.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is practical and person-focused. Sessions aim to set clear goals, teach coping tools, and track progress in simple steps.
What is the therapist's professional background?
The practitioner holds a Florida LCSW and brings 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of issues.
Where is the therapist based and licensed?
He is located in Florida and practices under the Florida LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.