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David Powell

David Powell, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skill-focused goals
  • Mindfulness practice

About David

David Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and problems with self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and the strain that comes with caregiving or chronic health conditions. David writes plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use in day-to-day life.

He brings 12 years of clinical experience to sessions and uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions involve straightforward conversation, goal setting, and tools you can practice between meetings. He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavior ideas and emotional work to help people notice patterns and make changes.

David also draws on mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve focus. He incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and closeness are central concerns. He uses Jungian perspectives at times to help people understand recurring themes in their lives.

In practice he aims for a collaborative process: you say what matters, and he helps plan next steps. He is comfortable addressing practical life problems such as job stress, parenting strain, and navigating major life changes. His style is direct but respectful, with an emphasis on measurable progress.

If you decide to begin, expect clear short-term goals and homework that fits into a busy life. Sessions emphasize concrete skills alongside deeper emotional work so gains can last beyond the therapy room.

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How David’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding your goals, and shaping sessions around what matters most to you. This approach helps when you need someone to hear your concerns and help you decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on feelings and how they affect close relationships, helping people identify and change patterns that lead to disconnection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which combination of methods fits best. That decision is based on your goals, current challenges, and what you prefer to try first.

Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to join between work or caregiving responsibilities, and allowing brief check-ins when a longer appointment is hard to arrange. Some approaches translate well to shorter skills-focused meetings while others benefit from deeper, longer conversations; the therapist will help match session length and focus to your needs.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions combine listening with practical steps. Expect collaborative goal-setting, tools to practice between meetings, and direct but respectful feedback.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and mood disorders.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Florida.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's profile does not specify which formats are in use.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

How do I begin if I want to schedule with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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