David Powell, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 12 years in practice
David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, and concerns about self-esteem.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW16954 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1588387666 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
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About David
David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, and concerns about self-esteem. He works with people struggling with addiction, grief, trauma, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and career or life transitions. He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach to help people move forward.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and steps that fit each person’s life. He draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. David has 12 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in Florida. That background informs how he balances support and practical skill-building in therapy.
He aims for straightforward work that produces visible change over time. People come to him for help with relationship struggles, intimacy issues, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, or the fallout of trauma and loss. He also addresses chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, and problems that show up as anger, avoidance, or withdrawal.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. David will help set achievable steps, practice new ways of coping, and check progress along the way. The focus is on getting unstuck and helping people return to a more livable routine.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- 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
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy puts the client's priorities first and focuses on listening, empathy, and the person's own goals. Online sessions using this approach let clients set the agenda and pace while the therapist reflects and helps clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thinking that cause distress and then practice new behaviors and coping skills. Delivered by video, phone, chat, or text, CBT sessions focus on concrete steps and homework that fit daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean using client-centered listening at first, then adding CBT tools or mindfulness practices as progress is made.
Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls are useful for a full face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, briefly process emotions, or get coaching-style support without scheduling a full meeting. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, and career or life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The style is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear goals and steps. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has 12 years of experience working as a clinical social worker with a broad range of concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is a Florida licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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