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David Powell

David Powell, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and relationship concerns

Florida

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW16954
NPI
1588387666
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Emotion-focused work

About David

David Powell is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 12 years of experience based in Florida. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in relationships. He also supports those dealing with depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and life changes.

He keeps sessions focused and practical. He listens to what is happening now and helps people set clear goals. He uses methods that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness practices to address daily challenges.

In sessions he works on manageable steps people can take between meetings. That may mean trying a new way of talking with a partner, experimenting with breathing and noticing habits, or breaking a worry into smaller parts. He combines short-term strategies with deeper reflection when that fits the client's goals.

David draws from a range of approaches to match the situation. For relationship and intimacy concerns he brings emotionally-focused tools. For anxiety and stress he often uses cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness skills. For identity, meaning, or personal themes he may draw on Jungian ideas.

He aims to make progress you can notice in daily life. He guides practical skills, helps people name patterns that get in the way, and supports clearer decisions about work, relationships, and personal care. Sessions are organized around the client’s goals and pace.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to talk through relationship problems, identity questions, or general stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks worries and behaviors into parts and looks for small experiments to change how a person thinks and acts; it is often used for anxiety, phobias, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to how people experience feelings in relationships and helps shift interaction patterns that cause disconnection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try ideas, notice what helps, and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. That means a few sessions may focus on learning skills, while others explore deeper relationship patterns if needed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins between in-person commitments. Some methods translate well to remote work - for example CBT homework, mindfulness practice, and emotionally-focused conversations can be done in a video or phone meeting. The therapist will suggest practical ways to use sessions so they fit the client’s everyday life and goals.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and related life changes.

How would he describe his approach in a session?

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, mixing client-centered listening with tools from CBT, EFT, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What should I do to get started?

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