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David Powell

David Powell

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 12+ years of experience

Practical, goal-focused therapy for strong emotions

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  • Direct and collaborative
  • Skills plus insight
  • Mindful grounded approach

About David

David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of practice based in Florida. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy problems, low self-esteem, depression, and addiction. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, sleep or eating struggles, ADHD, and major life changes.

David uses a straightforward, goal-focused style in sessions. He listens closely and helps people set small, doable steps that lead to visible change. He blends client-centered work with cognitive approaches and emotion-focused ideas so the work fits each person's needs.

His background includes long-term practice helping people with confidence, sexual and performance concerns, substance use, and complicated grief. He draws on mindfulness and Jungian ideas when those perspectives help someone understand patterns or find meaning in difficult experiences.

Sessions aim to move people from stuck to practical progress. David emphasizes collaboration, concrete skills, and steady follow-through rather than long, vague discussion. He encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what needs to change.

People who choose him often want clear next steps and relief from strong emotions. He offers coaching-style support alongside clinical care to help maintain gains as life shifts. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

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

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change, which is useful for relationship and anger concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, concentrates on understanding and shifting strong emotions in the room so people can respond differently in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, needs, and what feels most useful. That choice is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from a space that reduces interruptions. It also makes it possible to continue steady work through life changes and to practice skills between appointments under the guidance of a licensed professional.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW16954
NPI
1588387666

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative. He combines client-centered listening with cognitive and emotion-focused methods to set clear goals and steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, from substance use and sexual performance issues to complicated grief and chronic stress.

What credentials and location apply?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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