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David Powell

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David Powell, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Stress and family related concerns

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About

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Emotion-focused work

About David

David Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 12 years of practice. He helps people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, grief, parenting strain, and related issues.

He approaches sessions in a straightforward, practical way. Conversations focus on what is causing strain at home and what can change now. He uses methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused ideas, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness to guide the work.

Sessions typically break problems down into manageable steps. He offers concrete strategies for anxiety, mood, sleep, and addictive behaviors. For relationship or intimacy concerns he helps people clarify patterns and practice different ways of communicating and relating.

David also addresses longer-standing challenges like trauma, grief, abandonment issues, attachment patterns, and caregiver stress. He will support practical coping with chronic illness, body image concerns, and life transitions without promising simple fixes. The focus is on realistic change and steady progress.

People who choose him can expect clear goals, direct feedback, and an emphasis on skills that fit everyday life. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details through the service's matching and scheduling steps.

How sessions work

Approaches used in online sessions

David draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone needs space to clarify feelings and choose what to work on next.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust those methods over time based on what helps most.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time so check-ins can be shorter if needed. The profile does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to bring real-life problems into sessions and practice new ways of coping between meetings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with at home?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, addiction, mood issues, and related life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, problem-focused style that combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused tools.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He is an LCSW and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW.

Can he work with non-US or international callers?

Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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