David Potts

David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting challenges. He has 14 years of clinical experience and works with adults, young adults, teens, and individuals facing addiction, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and trauma-related issues.

He keeps sessions direct and practical. He asks clear questions, listens, and helps clients identify small changes that can ease daily strain. His style is open and engaged, and he aims for steady progress rather than perfection.

David uses a mix of well-known therapies to match each person's needs. He draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and emotional skills training to manage intense feelings. He also incorporates existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels confusing or stuck.

Across his work he focuses on finding root causes that make problems repeat. That might mean looking at attachment or abandonment histories, substance use patterns, or family dynamics that keep someone stuck. He then helps build practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach where the therapist and client set goals together. David aims to help people gain clearer direction, better coping tools, and stronger relationships so they can move toward the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) along with Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. DBT builds skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense relationships. EFT helps people understand and shift emotional patterns in close relationships to improve connection and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so the plan fits how someone actually lives and responds.

The therapist's biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join from a location with quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and EFT techniques to online sessions to practice skills, review progress, and set achievable next steps.