David Potts

David Potts is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. He works with adults, young adults, and teens to address problems like parenting strain, relationship difficulties, sleep troubles, addiction, and coping with life changes. He aims to create a straightforward, compassionate space where people can talk about what feels overwhelming and take steps forward.

David keeps sessions direct and practical. He uses clear, goal-oriented methods to identify root causes and small changes that make daily life easier. He emphasizes steady progress rather than perfection and adapts plans to each person's needs and goals.

His background includes work in outpatient and residential settings, and experience supporting people with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and attention challenges like ADHD. He has also worked with individuals facing trauma, including histories of abuse and loss, and with those dealing with substance use concerns.

David draws from several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices. He blends these tools to match what a person needs in the moment and over time.

People who are unsure where to start can expect a collaborative first phase that looks at current problems and practical next steps. David highlights realistic changes that fit into everyday life and offers steady encouragement as clients work toward better functioning and more satisfying relationships.

How these approaches translate to online work

David often uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT offers concrete skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles. Dialectical behavior therapy adds tools for managing strong emotions and building healthier coping skills, which can be useful for anger, mood instability, and relationship stress.

He also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships and to shift how they connect with others. These approaches are described and tried together, with the therapist and client deciding what fits best. Figuring out the right mix is part of the work, and he treats it as a collaborative process based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences.

Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, fitting better around work, school, or parenting. It can also allow shorter check-ins or phone-based meetings when video is difficult, and it supports continuing care when people move or travel. Licensed professionals help shape the plan so it works with everyday life rather than asking clients to rearrange everything.