- CBT and ACT methods
- DBT skills practice
- LGBTQIA affirming care
About David
David Porter is an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona with 10 years of counseling experience. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among his focus areas.
He combines practical skill teaching with focused conversation. Sessions include straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people respond to anxious thoughts and challenging situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
His background includes work with people navigating addiction recovery, trauma and PTSD, and professional or executive coaching contexts. He also notes experience offering LGBTQIA+ affirming care. That experience informs how he talks about identity, safety, and relationship concerns in sessions.
In practice he emphasizes building daily habits and clearer communication. Clients can expect concrete exercises, behavior-focused homework when useful, and check-ins on how new strategies are going. He describes helping people rebuild trust and improve communication in their close relationships.
Sessions are presented as collaborative work. He aims to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and pick practices that fit their life. To begin, people follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session through the online options.
How David Porter uses evidence-informed approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when anxiety and avoidance limit daily activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete steps to test unhelpful beliefs and build new routines. That approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as progress is reviewed. That means sessions can include skill practice, short behavioral experiments, or discussion depending on what the client and therapist agree will be most useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking through the site, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people try exercises from home or during a work break without travel. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, use these methods to make therapy practical and applicable to daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns including intimacy and anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, skills-based work drawn from CBT, ACT, and DBT and focuses on communication and behavior change in day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 10 years of professional counseling experience as an LCSW in Arizona.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.