David Potts, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life's complex challenges
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- Trauma and grief
About David Potts
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience providing mental health care on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. He has worked with individuals, teens, young adults, and adults across the lifespan, and has extensive experience addressing family dynamics. He has also extended his practice beyond his local community through online work and has been with Better Help for almost five years, valuing the range of options the online setting can offer clients.
His clinical experience covers depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, school and workplace stress, grief and loss, motivation issues, and other life stressors. He has worked with clients living with bipolar disorder and ADHD/ADD, and he has experience supporting adults who have faced severe and persistent mental health conditions including schizophrenia, personality disorders, and alcohol or substance addiction and abuse. His work has included both outpatient and residential settings. He has spent significant time supporting teens who have experienced abandonment, loss of family or home, and histories of physical, sexual, or emotional trauma and substance-related problems.
David approaches counseling with an open and engaging style grounded in commitment and compassion. His work integrates cognitive-behavioral, existential, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods, and he adapts treatment plans to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. He looks for underlying causes that may be interfering with daily life so clients can make manageable changes and improve overall functioning. He often says 'progress not perfection' to emphasize steady growth over ideal outcomes.
David welcomes clients who are taking the first step toward change and aims to encourage and support them through their therapeutic journey. He looks forward to meeting and working with clients seeking positive change.
His clinical experience covers depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, school and workplace stress, grief and loss, motivation issues, and other life stressors. He has worked with clients living with bipolar disorder and ADHD/ADD, and he has experience supporting adults who have faced severe and persistent mental health conditions including schizophrenia, personality disorders, and alcohol or substance addiction and abuse. His work has included both outpatient and residential settings. He has spent significant time supporting teens who have experienced abandonment, loss of family or home, and histories of physical, sexual, or emotional trauma and substance-related problems.
David approaches counseling with an open and engaging style grounded in commitment and compassion. His work integrates cognitive-behavioral, existential, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods, and he adapts treatment plans to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. He looks for underlying causes that may be interfering with daily life so clients can make manageable changes and improve overall functioning. He often says 'progress not perfection' to emphasize steady growth over ideal outcomes.
David welcomes clients who are taking the first step toward change and aims to encourage and support them through their therapeutic journey. He looks forward to meeting and working with clients seeking positive change.
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 as a licensed mental health professional.
Is David Potts a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LCSW. License details: 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?
Clients can work with David Potts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
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 a client’s 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 clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
David Potts draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive or self-destructive behaviors. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and can be especially helpful for couples and attachment-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and David works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals adapt techniques over time, and the therapist will help adjust the plan as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a therapist, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, while allowing therapists to provide consistent support and practical guidance from a distance.