David Porter, LCSW

Based in Arizona 10 years in practice Online sessions

Practical, skills-focused therapy for strong emotions

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How David works

Practical facts

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in: Arizona
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About David

David Porter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Arizona with ten years of counseling experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, grief, depression, relationship strain, and major life changes. He also offers affirming care for LGBT clients and support around intimacy and family concerns.

His approach is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on teaching skills to manage intense emotions, reduce unhelpful thinking, and change patterns that cause repeated problems.

Background and approach

He uses clear tools clients can try between sessions and checks what is or isn’t working. David blends several methods depending on the person’s needs. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking traps.

He uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and steady difficult feelings. Dialectical strategies help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Therapy often includes looking at attachment and how past relationships affect current ones.

David helps partners talk differently, rebuild trust, and improve communication. For people in recovery from addiction or coping with trauma, he focuses on safety, coping skills, and practical steps toward stability. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.

He supports clients in setting short-term steps and measuring progress. People who prefer direct, skills-oriented work tend to find his style a good match.

What David works with

Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.

Approaches David lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values to guide choices and actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It often includes exercises and homework that fit well into virtual sessions and repeatable practice between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those techniques are helpful for anger, relationship conflict, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person’s priorities and needs.

Online therapy with this clinician can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full-session conversation and skill practice. Phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, progress notes, or maintaining momentum between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.

Questions people ask about David

What concerns does David commonly help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a practical, skills-based style that combines conversation with exercises to change thinking and behavior.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional counseling experience as an independently licensed clinical social worker.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arizona with the credential listed as AZ LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the listed availability.