David Potts, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life challenges and relationships
- CBT and DBT skills
- Teens adults and families
- Trauma grief and addiction
About David Potts
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential for licensed professionals trained to provide mental health therapy. Based on Florida's Gulf Coast in Southwest Florida, he has spent 14 years working as a licensed therapist and clinical social worker supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
He works with individuals across the lifespan, including teens, young adults, and adults, and he also brings extensive experience with family dynamics. Over the years, his work has included concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting dilemmas, grief and loss, motivation, and the pressures that can build at school or work. He has also supported clients navigating Bipolar Disorders and ADHD/ADD, as well as adults living with severe and persistent mental health concerns, including schizophrenia, personality disorders, and alcohol or substance addiction and abuse. His experience spans multiple clinical environments, including outpatient and residential settings.
David has specialized experience working with teens impacted by abandonment and major losses involving family, parents, or home. Some of the teens he has supported have also faced physical trauma, sexual or emotional abuse, and substance use challenges.
His counseling style is open and engaging, grounded in commitment and compassion. He draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential therapy, psychodynamic principles, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work, tailoring the approach to each client’s needs and goals. He focuses on understanding root causes that can make life feel overwhelming or frustrating, and he emphasizes practical, manageable change with a mindset of progress over perfection.
David welcomes clients who are ready to take a first step toward positive change, whether therapy is new or a continued part of their personal growth. He offers encouragement and steady support throughout the therapeutic process.
He works with individuals across the lifespan, including teens, young adults, and adults, and he also brings extensive experience with family dynamics. Over the years, his work has included concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting dilemmas, grief and loss, motivation, and the pressures that can build at school or work. He has also supported clients navigating Bipolar Disorders and ADHD/ADD, as well as adults living with severe and persistent mental health concerns, including schizophrenia, personality disorders, and alcohol or substance addiction and abuse. His experience spans multiple clinical environments, including outpatient and residential settings.
David has specialized experience working with teens impacted by abandonment and major losses involving family, parents, or home. Some of the teens he has supported have also faced physical trauma, sexual or emotional abuse, and substance use challenges.
His counseling style is open and engaging, grounded in commitment and compassion. He draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential therapy, psychodynamic principles, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work, tailoring the approach to each client’s needs and goals. He focuses on understanding root causes that can make life feel overwhelming or frustrating, and he emphasizes practical, manageable change with a mindset of progress over perfection.
David welcomes clients who are ready to take a first step toward positive change, whether therapy is new or a continued part of their personal growth. He offers encouragement and steady support throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Potts have?
David Potts has 14 years of experience providing mental health therapy and clinical social work services.
Is David Potts a licensed therapist?
Yes. David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). His license is FL LCSW SW13643.
In which languages does David Potts provide therapy?
David Potts provides therapy in English.
Where is David Potts located?
David Potts is located in Florida.
How can I work with David Potts as my therapist?
You can work with David Potts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does David Potts work with international clients?
Yes. David Potts works with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Potts cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapy Approaches That Translate Well Online
David Potts integrates evidence-informed methods that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, and it often helps clients build practical strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can be especially helpful when emotions feel intense or relationships feel strained. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional patterns and strengthening connection, supporting individuals and families who want to shift stuck relational cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. David works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, identify what is getting in the way, and choose techniques that fit the client’s needs and preferences. As therapy progresses, the plan can be adjusted to stay aligned with what is most helpful.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access support from home or while traveling.