Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-21813
- NPI
- 1841078847
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information David supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction recovery
- Couples communication
About David
David Porter is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona with 10 years of counseling experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life changes.
His approach is practical and skills-focused. Sessions often include clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage thoughts, emotions, and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and make choices that fit those values.
David has experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and people in recovery from addiction. He assists individuals and couples with communication problems, rebuilding trust after infidelity, and navigating major life transitions. He brings direct, everyday language into sessions so people can try ideas outside the therapy room.
He draws on attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns are part of the problem. That means looking at how early and current relationship experiences shape reactions now. Therapy includes learning different ways to connect and respond to partners and loved ones.
Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical change. He helps people set goals, practice skills, and track progress over time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new issues emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins during a workday, avoid travel time, or use video when visual cues help the work. The focus remains on practical skills, tracking changes, and applying tools to everyday problems.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based methods and plain language. Sessions combine strategy work with exploration of patterns in relationships.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional counseling experience supporting individuals and couples.
Is he credentialed and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options on the booking page before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers