David Powell, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Client-Centered approach
Cognitive Behavioral tools

About David

David Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, and a wide range of life changes.

He focuses on practical, emotion-focused work that helps people name and shift painful interaction patterns. Sessions tend to look at how feelings show up in relationships and daily life. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral tools to help people notice and change unhelpful habits.

David often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns and helps people manage anger, sleep and eating issues, and career or caregiving stress. He also works with people dealing with chronic illness, pain, or complex co-occurring problems. His scope includes issues sometimes linked to sexual intimacy, addictions, and bipolar mood concerns.

In-session he draws on mindfulness skills and some Jungian ideas to help clients connect feelings and personal meaning. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help making concrete behavior changes. The overall emphasis is on understanding emotions and creating new ways of responding.

He practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details with the matching process on the site.

How his approaches translate to online work

David uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and shift painful emotion and interaction patterns; this approach focuses on feelings and how they affect relationships and personal responses. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following a person's lead to build clearer self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the mix when the focus is on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether EFT, CBT, client-centered methods, or a combination will best match their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client focus on making meaningful changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem and many life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He emphasizes emotion-focused work combined with client-centered listening and CBT techniques to address patterns and behavior.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.