David Powell , LCSW

David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of practice in Florida. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what changes are useful. He draws on client-centered work to follow each person's lead and to build on their strengths.

David also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-focused ideas guide work on connection and intimacy when relationships are part of the concern. Mindfulness practices are brought in to ease intense emotions and improve moment-to-moment coping.

In sessions he aims to move from talk to action - trying small changes between meetings and reviewing what works. He frames therapy as collaborative coaching when appropriate, helping people set clear, realistic goals and track progress.

People come for help with a wide range of issues, including parenting stress, career strain, body image, chronic illness challenges, and coping with life transitions. He approaches each concern without judgment and tailors methods to fit the individual.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and routines.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy places the person at the center of each session, so the therapist follows their concerns and priorities while building on strengths. This approach helps when someone needs a sounding board and guidance that respects their pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes by teaching specific skills and homework exercises.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and reshape emotional responses in close relationships, which can improve intimacy and communication when relationship issues are part of the work.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose and adjust methods based on their goals, concerns, and how they respond to different techniques. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging is useful for brief check-ins, quick support, or people who prefer writing to talking. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines more easily.