David Porter, LCSW

David Porter is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports clients dealing with ADHD, self-esteem struggles, anger, and compassion fatigue.

He blends straightforward skill-building with thoughtful conversation. Sessions focus on practical tools that can be used between meetings. He aims to make therapy feel collaborative and down-to-earth rather than clinical or distant.

David uses several well-known approaches to guide his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy inform his strategies for emotion regulation and behavior change. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered techniques shape how he explores relationship patterns and personal values.

When couples come in, he focuses on communication, trust rebuilding, and clearer emotional connection. He frames difficult moments as opportunities to learn new habits rather than as failures. His style is direct but empathetic, asking questions and offering exercises that target daily life.

People often begin by naming one problem they want to change. From there he helps set short-term goals and practical steps. The work emphasizes small, steady shifts that add up over time.

How his approaches translate to online work

David draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in ways that fit remote sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that reflect those values, which translates well into task-based work clients do between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past experiences shape current reactions, which can be discussed and practiced in sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to identify what methods feel most useful for each person and adjusts as goals change. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make consistent work easier to fit into daily life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to continue care during transitions. Discuss format preferences and scheduling needs during the initial match so sessions support everyday routines.