David Powell, LCSW

David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and addictions. He brings a direct, practical focus to therapy and aims to help clients make useful changes quickly. He works with people who are coping with grief, trauma, career shifts, ADHD, and life transitions. David uses straightforward language and keeps sessions focused on what the client wants to change.

David combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused approaches. He uses these methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection. He also draws on Jungian ideas and mindfulness to help people reflect on deeper patterns and build steady coping skills.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and a mix of short-term problem solving and longer-term personal exploration. David emphasizes concrete steps between sessions so progress is measurable. He cares about real-world results like better sleep, fewer arguments, healthier habits, and clearer priorities.

With 12 years of experience as an LCSW, David has supported people through a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, body image and eating issues, and substance-related problems. He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If someone is unsure what to expect, he encourages a first conversation to discuss goals and match on style.

Therapy with David is presented as a collaborative effort to untangle patterns and build more workable daily routines. He focuses on approachable strategies that fit into busy lives and on helping clients keep the gains they make as they move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and meeting a person where they are. The therapist focuses on understanding concerns and reflecting what matters most to the client, which helps people clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions by teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift patterns in how they respond to strong emotions and improves how they connect with others.

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 before. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-building, emotional exploration, mindfulness practice, or a mix of methods based on the person's needs.

For online work, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. Online sessions can allow for shorter check-ins, consistent scheduling during life transitions, and quicker access to care when coping with stress or relapse triggers. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and emotionally-focused conversation to a virtual setting to keep therapy practical and goal oriented.