David Potts

David Potts, LCSW, helps people manage anger alongside related concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He has 14 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and works with adults, young adults, and teens. He approaches sessions with directness and calm, aiming to reduce what feels overwhelming and interrupting daily life.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps and small changes that add up over time. He often looks at root causes and how past experiences affect current reactions. He uses clear, goal-oriented conversations to help people find ways to respond differently when anger or stress arises.

His work draws on methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. He adapts these approaches to each person’s needs and priorities rather than following a single formula. The emphasis is on progress rather than perfection.

He has experience in outpatient and residential settings and has supported people with mood disorders, ADHD, substance use concerns, trauma, and complex family histories. He also has experience helping teens who have faced abandonment, loss, or abuse.

David describes his style as open and engaging, with steady commitment and compassion. He invites people to take a step toward change and works collaboratively to build better coping, clearer communication, and steadier emotional balance.

How his approaches translate to online work

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life changes to reduce symptoms like anger and anxiety. DBT adds skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal stress. EFT concentrates on understanding emotions in relationships and improving how people connect and respond to each other.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they pick or combine methods that fit the situation and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use methods like skill practice, worksheets, and mindfulness exercises from wherever they join the session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and EFT tools to work effectively in remote sessions when both people agree on the plan.