David Potts, LCSW

David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, sleep problems, addiction, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. He works with individuals across adolescence and adulthood and supports people who are navigating complicated family dynamics or past trauma.

He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens for patterns in thought and daily habits that make problems harder to manage. He uses practical tools to interrupt unhelpful thinking and to build better day-to-day routines. His style is warm and committed, focused on steady progress rather than perfection.

Over a decade in outpatient and residential settings shaped his approach to difficult diagnoses and long-term challenges. He has worked with people experiencing bipolar disorder, severe mental health conditions, and substance use difficulties, as well as teens affected by abandonment and early trauma. That breadth informs how he plans treatment and sets realistic goals.

David uses a mix of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. He adapts methods to each person’s needs and focuses on finding root causes and practical changes that improve daily life.

He invites curiosity and steady effort, aiming to help people make small changes that add up. The first step is a short matching process and scheduling a session so goals and next steps can be discussed.

Approaches that address thoughts and daily habits

David often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. DBT teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships through mindfulness, distress tolerance, and communication practice.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you’ll try methods that fit your life and adjust them as needed rather than committing to a single way of working up front.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They let people schedule meetings without travel and can reduce time away from work or caregiving. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered, and plan for a setting that supports focused conversation and practice between sessions.