David Porter, LCSW
Therapist in Arizona
David Porter is an Arizona-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of counseling experience.
- Licensed inArizona
- LicenseLCSW-21813
- NPI 1841078847
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About David
David Porter is an Arizona-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship strain, grief, and intimacy concerns. He also supports clients dealing with low self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD concerns.
His approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on building skills and making small changes that fit everyday life. He combines empathy with clear tools so people leave with steps they can try between meetings.
Background and approach
David draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation. He mixes these methods to match each person's situation.
People often come for help after a loss, breakup, substance struggles, or big life shifts. He offers an affirming space for LGBT clients and understands the unique stressors they may face. He also works with individuals coping with chronic illness, caregiving burdens, adoption and foster care histories, and concerns around aging.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, chat, or text messaging. Costs vary with location and are billed through a cancellable subscription. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Credentials
- LCSW (Arizona)
- License LCSW-21813 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1841078847 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches work online
David uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships affect emotions and patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship problems are central concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his work; it focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety, depression, or problematic behavior.Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy conversations and visual cues. Phone can be a good fit when internet bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and changing schedules.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does David address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear skills and real-life steps. He blends empathy with tools people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does he bring?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW license in Arizona and sees clients through online session formats while practicing from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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