Profile / United States
David Potts, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience practicing on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. He works with adults, young adults, teens, and individuals who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues related to attention and mood. He also addresses addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and major life changes.
He uses a practical, problem-focused style. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing different responses, and building skills that make day-to-day life more manageable. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with dialectical techniques, mindfulness, existential ideas, and motivational interviewing to guide work in session.
David has experience in outpatient and residential settings and has supported people coping with chronic mental health conditions and substance use concerns. He has worked with teens who experienced abandonment, family loss, or forms of trauma including physical, sexual, or emotional harm.
When planning care he looks for root causes and for small, practical changes clients can try. He frames progress as steady improvement rather than quick fixes. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and clearer patterns of thinking and behavior that can reduce distress and increase day-to-day functioning.
He sees clients in Florida and works with people from other places as well. Sessions are offered in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step are used to set up the first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try concrete behavioral experiments. CBT often focuses on changing thought patterns and practicing new responses, which can be done through brief exercises and homework between sessions.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness strategies to teach emotion regulation and grounding techniques. DBT-style skills help with strong emotions and impulsive responses, while mindfulness practice helps people notice patterns without immediate reaction.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel practical, then adjust the plan as needed. That conversation is part of the first few sessions so people can see what works for them.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know the options he is using now. Online sessions can make appointments easier to fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats can work well if you prefer less time on camera or need a quicker session around other commitments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, sleep problems, anger, ADHD symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his approach in session?
He uses practical, skill-based work that targets thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on testing new responses and building skills drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What background does he bring to the work?
He has 14 years of clinical experience, including outpatient and residential settings, and has supported people with persistent mental health issues and substance use concerns.
What credential and location information is provided?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; check any regional licensing or local regulations before starting.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.