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, trauma, depression, relationship strain, grief, and challenges linked to self-esteem and intimacy. He also supports concerns like ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues related to adoption and attachment.

His approach is straightforward and skills-focused. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach coping tools and shift unhelpful patterns. Sessions aim to produce concrete strategies people can use between meetings.

Porter emphasizes a respectful, collaborative tone. He offers space to talk through painful experiences and to set small, realistic goals. Conversations are intended to help clarify values and actions that match what matters most to the individual.

He brings specific experience working with addiction recovery, trauma and PTSD, and relationship problems. He also provides LGBT-affirming care and has supported people navigating professional stress and life transitions. The focus is on practical change rather than lengthy theory.

People can expect a mix of short-term skill building and longer work when needed. Porter balances direct feedback with listening and aims to make therapy feel useful and manageable. Progress is tracked by the goals clients bring to each session.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

David Porter uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on changing patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or depression stuck and gives clear tools to practice between sessions.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult emotions are present. ACT supports coping with loss, chronic illness, and life transitions by teaching acceptance strategies and values-based steps.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. Adjustments are made over time so work in therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read body language and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options help therapy fit into busy lives and varying schedules.