David Potts, LCSW

David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. He sees adults and young people for common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and codependency. Sessions are aimed at helping people manage day-to-day struggles and find clearer ways to cope.

He works in a straightforward, conversational way and focuses on practical steps that people can try between sessions. He uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, emotionally-focused work, existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. The emphasis is on identifying patterns that get in the way and testing small changes that make daily life easier.

David has worked in outpatient and residential settings and has experience with more severe and persistent conditions including bipolar disorder and substance use issues. He has also supported teens who have experienced abandonment or loss and adults with histories of trauma. That background informs a focus on how early relationships and life events shape current behavior.

In sessions he tends to look for root causes while keeping an eye on immediate coping skills. He talks through what is most overwhelming and then lays out practical steps to reduce distress. The work is paced to each person, with an eye toward progress rather than perfection.

People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or living around someone else’s moods or drinking may find the focus relevant. He accepts clients who speak English and can work with people both inside and outside the United States.

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