About
- CBT approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT skills
About David
David Porter is an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker in Arizona with 10 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, family and parenting matters, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
He uses clear, skills-based methods to help people manage symptoms and navigate difficult moments. Sessions often focus on practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and attachment-based ideas to address patterns in relationships and emotional regulation.
David offers straightforward help for everyday problems at home. He works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, or the fallout from past trauma. He provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care and also has experience supporting professionals in executive coaching contexts.
In session he emphasizes learning tools you can use between meetings. That can mean practicing new ways to talk about conflict, developing routines that reduce anxiety, or building skills to manage urges and cravings. He aims for sessions that are practical and focused on what helps in daily life.
Clients can expect collaborative discussions about goals and concrete steps to move forward. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling. To start, the usual path is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where choice and values matter. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from close relationships and how those early patterns affect current partnerships and family interactions. It can be useful for intimacy-related issues and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, test different techniques, and decide together what feels most helpful. That makes sessions collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to continue work when managing caregiving duties, work commitments, or recovery tasks. Ask about session length and scheduling to see how appointments can match everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He helps people with family conflict, blended family issues, parenting strain, and communication problems.
How would he approach anxiety or depression?
He uses cognitive behavioral therapy and ACT to teach practical skills for managing anxious thoughts and depressive patterns.
What is his clinical background?
He is an LCSW with 10 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on addiction, trauma, relationships, and related issues.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an Arizona LCSW and practices from that jurisdiction.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.