Therapist profile
David Powell, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Relationships and Codependency
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW16954
- NPI
- 1588387666
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Relationship patterns
- Codependency work
- CBT and EFT approaches
About David
David Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and codependency. He also works with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, caregiver stress, and coping with life changes.
He keeps sessions practical and focused on what the client needs now. He leans on client-centered methods to listen and build a working plan together. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. Emotionally focused ideas help people understand and name their feelings in relationship situations.
David describes himself as a generalist who addresses a wide range of problems people bring into therapy. He also draws on Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit the situation. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused steps are used when the goal is change or breaking a habit.
In sessions he will work with the client to set clear goals and try small experiments that can be practiced between meetings. He talks through relationship patterns, boundary questions, and addiction-related behaviors in plain language. Practical strategies are offered for sleep, eating, and everyday routines when those areas are affected.
People who come to him often want straightforward, goal-oriented help rather than long-term talk without direction. He asks about the things that drain energy and then helps prioritize what to change first. The focus is on skills and insights that can be used right away.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
David blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to keep sessions action-oriented. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding what matters to the client and shaping goals together, while CBT targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going. These methods are useful for relationship patterns, codependency, and managing mood symptoms.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas to help people name and respond to strong emotions in relationships. EFT-style work clarifies attachment patterns and can help people practice new ways of relating in real time. Together, these approaches give both practical tools and a way to understand recurring patterns.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, try an approach, and adapt based on what helps. Clients are encouraged to raise preferences and to adjust pace and focus as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins can be used during a work break, and sessions without video can reduce bandwidth needs. Licensed professionals can use these practical arrangements to support steady progress without major disruption to daily routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, codependency, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that combines listening with goal setting. Sessions focus on concrete steps and strategies to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and works with adults in that state.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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