Dr. David Ott, FL Psychologist, OH Psychologist
Practical guidance for parents and life stressors
Book with David- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- FL Psychologist, OH Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Florida, Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About David
Dr. David Ott is a licensed psychologist practicing in Florida with over 25 years of experience. He holds licenses as a Florida Psychologist (PY7414) and an Ohio Psychologist (P.5478).
He focuses on clear, practical help for common concerns parents face, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. Dr. Ott begins by listening to what matters most to the person sitting across from him.
Conversations aim to clarify immediate concerns and shape a simple plan with small, doable steps.
Background and approach
Progress is checked regularly so the approach can change as life shifts. His work covers a wide range of related issues that often affect parents, such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems. He also has experience with chronic illness, intellectual disability, and aging-related concerns that can affect family routines and roles.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Dr. Ott helps people set priorities, try new strategies at home, and track what works.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those choices while tailoring them to each person’s situation. People who come to him for parenting stress often want practical tools, clearer communication, and emotional relief. He supports parents as they sort through grief, behavior questions, life transitions, and the strains of caregiving.
The approach is collaborative, steady, and focused on real-world change.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches that support parenting and life stress online
Dr. Ott uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, parenting concerns, and emotional struggles. One common approach focuses on problem-solving and skill building - identifying specific parenting challenges, trying practical strategies at home, and adjusting them based on what helps. This method is useful for everyday behavior concerns, communication problems, and managing caregiver stress.Another approach emphasizes coping with grief, trauma, and mood symptoms through structured, step-by-step work. It helps people process difficult experiences, reduce overwhelming reactions, and regain routines that support day-to-day functioning. These methods are aimed at making life more manageable rather than offering quick fixes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then choose or combine techniques that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays relevant.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for more in-depth conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow for brief updates, questions between sessions, and flexible check-ins that fit a busy parenting schedule.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
This practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and depression, along with related areas like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. The therapist listens, helps set priorities, suggests strategies to try at home, and checks progress regularly.
What is the therapist's professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns that often affect parents and caregivers.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Florida Psychologist (PY7414) and an Ohio Psychologist (P.5478), and his practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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