- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About David
David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people through common and painful life problems. He focuses on concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, sleeping and eating problems, and parenting. He works with people who are LGBT and supports those facing trauma, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and major life changes.
His approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions aim to clarify what is happening now, identify realistic steps, and build skills that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive tools and emotionally-focused work to address how thoughts, feelings, and patterns keep problems going. David draws on mindfulness practices and Jungian ideas to help people notice inner experience and meaning. He also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support change when someone feels stuck or uncertain.
Those methods are used alongside conversational problem-solving and coaching for concrete goals. He provides online care from Florida and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English and are not offered to international clients.
Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Scheduling and fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a time based on the therapist's availability.
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
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online parenting support
David commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where parents can talk about their concerns and feel heard. This approach helps people sort priorities, reflect on what matters, and decide on next steps.He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. CBT is useful for easing anxiety, improving sleep, handling anger, and managing everyday parenting stress through practical techniques and skills practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss what seems most useful based on your goals, preferences, and the issues you bring. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, daily coaching, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and to continue support between appointments.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting, trauma, and many life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He listens first, then helps set clear goals and teaches skills to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including mood issues, addictions, and caregiving stress.
What credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered and what about international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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