David Porter, LCSW
Practical support for stress and relationships
Details
| Name | David Porter |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Arizona |
| Licensed in | Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About David
David Porter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with ten years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and questions about intimacy and identity. His tone is direct and practical, aiming to make the room feel less overwhelming for someone just starting to look for help.
He combines narrative ideas with cognitive behavioral tools to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
That often means looking at how past events shape current choices, then testing small changes in day-to-day life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods help clients notice difficult feelings without being dominated by them. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how relationships influence behavior and emotional responses.
Sessions focus on achievable steps and clearer communication. David works with individuals and couples on rebuilding trust, managing cravings, reducing anxiety, and handling major life changes. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image concerns, and issues tied to adoption or abandonment.
He offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions are delivered in English and are provided under an Arizona LCSW credential. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to availability. That first step is meant to match goals with a practical plan for moving forward.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- 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
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Action-Oriented Work Fits Online
David blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to help people untangle the stories that shape their lives and test new ways of acting. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and helps rewrite those narratives so they feel less limiting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical exercises to notice painful thoughts and feelings while focusing on values-based action. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current emotional responses and communication.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust tactics over time based on what helps most. That makes sessions a team effort that balances insight with concrete skill-building.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are handy for quick check-ins, short coaching-style support, or when fitting therapy into a busy day. These options aim to make regular work on goals easier to sustain.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does David commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a narrative-informed approach combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral methods and ACT. Sessions tend to focus on changing unhelpful patterns and trying small experiments in daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional counseling experience practicing as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and offers services under that credential within the state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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