David Powell
Therapist focused on practical, collaborative change
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About David
David Powell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing a wide range of life challenges.
Background and approach
He draws on a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem difficulties, and issues related to sleep, eating, parenting, career, and ADHD.
With 12 years of practice, he combines practical skills and empathic listening to support clients working through both everyday struggles and complex co-occurring problems. Powell also brings experience with emotionally-focused and Jungian-informed ideas as well as mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing into sessions when appropriate.
He approaches work collaboratively, aiming to identify specific goals and teach strategies that clients can apply between sessions. His background includes supporting people dealing with abandonment, attachment and personality-related concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image and cancer-related issues, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions are offered through multiple online formats, and he helps clients tailor an approach that aligns with their needs and preferences. The overall emphasis is on practical progress, increased coping skills, and helping clients move toward a more satisfying, engaged life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-focused approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist offers understanding and support so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns to improve relationship dynamics and deepen emotional awareness.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences and then adapt methods from CBT, client-centered work, EFT, or mindfulness-informed techniques to create a tailored plan. That flexibility helps ensure the work fits both what the client needs and how they prefer to engage in therapy.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work during transitions or when in-person visits are difficult. These options support consistent progress by offering multiple ways to check in, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum toward the client’s goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English