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Mindfulness based
Values driven
Skill focused
About David
David Porter is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Arizona with ten years of counseling experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles. He also offers support for LGBTQ concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD-related challenges.
David brings a straightforward, skills-focused style to sessions. He mixes mindfulness practices with problem-solving and behavioral tools. Conversations emphasize practical steps people can try between meetings. Sessions aim to build coping skills and clearer communication patterns.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Attachment-based ideas guide work on connection, trust, and patterns in close relationships. Client-centered elements shape a respectful, hearing environment.
David has worked with individuals and couples, including people navigating recovery from addiction and trauma. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where people set goals and try experiments to see what helps. He often uses mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and bring focus back to what matters.
People who reach out are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. Scheduling follows the therapist’s availability and the site’s booking flow. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Mindfulness, ACT, and Attachment work online
David uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice moment-to-moment experience without getting swept away by it; this can reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress, and cravings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and take small committed actions toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-based ideas guide work on how early connection patterns affect current relationships and communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify what feels most useful, then tries methods and adjusts based on what helps reach their goals. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the focus of sessions as they go.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face connection, while others prefer an audio session for lower bandwidth or a quicker appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness and ACT exercises for remote sessions to support daily routine changes and relationship work.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is practical and collaborative, mixing brief mindfulness exercises with skills practice. Sessions focus on small steps that can be tried between meetings.
What experience does the therapist have?
He has ten years of professional counseling experience working with individuals and couples on trauma, addiction recovery, and relationship challenges.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is an independently licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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