David Porter

Compassionate, skills-based care for complex challenges

LCSW Arizona

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About David

David Porter is an Arizona-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a decade of professional counseling experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a wide range of related concerns.

Background and approach

His practice also addresses topics such as self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, along with specific focuses like attachment-related struggles, codependency, and caregiver stress. His approach blends practical skill-building with reflective work.

David integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques to help clients develop new patterns, manage symptoms, and strengthen coping strategies. He emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.

Clients can expect a practitioner who values clear goals and real-world tools while honoring each person’s experience. With experience across diverse clinical concerns and a commitment to respectful care, David offers support aimed at fostering greater emotional balance and improved everyday functioning.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and developing willingness to experience difficult emotions while taking meaningful action toward goals. Both approaches emphasize practical skills that translate well to remote work and daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods over time so the plan fits evolving challenges and priorities. This cooperative planning helps ensure sessions remain focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit work on skills and reflection into busy schedules. These formats support regular check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and timely adjustments to treatment, all while providing accessible options for connecting with a licensed professional from wherever the client is located in Arizona.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, self-esteem difficulties, anger, and related challenges such as compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines practical skill-building and reflective work, drawing on client-centered principles and a collaborative stance to tailor care to each person's needs.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He is an independently licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of professional counseling experience working across a range of mental health and relational concerns.

Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?

He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Arizona under AZ LCSW LCSW-21813.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English