David Porter, LCSW

David Porter is an LCSW with more than 10 years of clinical experience in Arizona. He helps people cope with anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, trauma, grief, and major life changes. He also offers affirming support for LGBT concerns and assists people managing stress, burnout, and relationship strain.

His approach is practical and down to earth. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach skills for managing mood, urges, and difficult thoughts. Sessions focus on small, usable strategies clients can try between meetings and on clearer communication in daily life.

David draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships are a key concern. He helps people notice interaction patterns and build more reliable ways of connecting. He also works with issues tied to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions that come later in life.

People describe his style as collaborative and respectful, aimed at helping them make steady progress. He frames change as step-by-step work, not a single event, and centers each person’s values when planning goals.

David is licensed in Arizona as an LCSW. He offers sessions in English and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling so therapy can begin with clear goals.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

David commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward, online work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted if something isn’t helping.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice new skills in the settings where real life happens, which can help transfer learning from session to daily routines.