David Porter

David Porter is an Arizona licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of counseling experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to ADHD and grief. He also offers LGBTQ-affirming care and supports people navigating major life changes.

His approach is practical and emotion-focused. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and hard-to-name feelings in relationships. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to teach skills for coping and behavior change.

Sessions tend to center on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small, manageable changes. He helps clients spot how emotions and reactions shape relationship cycles and daily choices. When helpful, he introduces exercises to practice new ways of relating between sessions.

David has experience supporting people through addiction recovery, trauma responses, and communication breakdowns in partnerships. He works with people on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and managing strong emotions like anger and grief. He also helps those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, or life-stage shifts.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. He emphasizes collaboration and clarity about what will be worked on in session. To begin, people are invited to explore whether his methods fit their needs before scheduling ongoing work.

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