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David Powell

Therapist · Florida

David Powell, LCSW

Practical therapy for thoughts and everyday habits

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Relationship issues
  • Goal focused

About David

David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, and everyday habits that get in the way. He is straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit into busy lives. He aims to help clients feel less stuck and more able to handle day-to-day demands.

David draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs. He uses client-centered work to listen and build a trusting space. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice thought and behavior patterns and try new habits. Emotion-focused work helps when relationship and intimacy issues are central.

Sessions emphasize small, concrete changes. David often looks at thinking and everyday habits together so people can see quick wins. He also addresses longer-term issues such as trauma, grief, addiction, and chronic stress when they get in the way of daily functioning.

With 12 years of experience, he brings a practical, goal-oriented style that still focuses on the person in front of him. He works with adults on concerns like parenting strain, career stress, body image, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

People who choose him typically want clear tools and steady support. He encourages collaboration on goals and regular check-ins to track progress. To begin, readers should use the listed Start Therapy process to complete the matching steps and schedule sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

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 his approaches fit with online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people identify what matters most to them. It is useful for building trust and clarifying goals when someone feels overwhelmed by daily stressors or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and habit change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions in relationships and can help people improve closeness and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That way the plan can change if something isn’t working and the client stays involved in decisions.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for appointments. Many people find virtual sessions let them practice new habits in everyday settings and carry progress straight into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and other life changes listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused methods to address thoughts and everyday habits.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns from trauma and grief to relationship and addiction issues.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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