David Porter
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About David
I am an independently licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Arizona with over 10 years of professional counseling experience. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who are navigating addiction recovery, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am also experienced in LGBTQIA+ affirming care and executive/professional coaching.
My therapeutic style integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Informed Care to help clients build practical skills, gain insight, and develop healthier patterns in their daily lives.
I am passionate about helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connection—whether working through conflict, recovering from infidelity, or growing together through life’s stressors. I provide a supportive space where both partners can feel respected, heard, and valued.
I believe healing happens through compassion, empowerment, and collaboration. Taking the first steps toward therapy is a sign of courage and hope. I am here to walk alongside you as you work toward a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling future—personally and in your relationships.
What David helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How David works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “David has been really kind and patient about letting me work towards breaking down my walls and really healing old wounds. Still in the thick of it but he’s been an awesome support! Highly recommend!!”
- “David is am amazing therapist. I would recommend him to anyone.”
- “Knowledgeable, supportive, active listener,”
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- “David Porter is a fantastic therapist. Very patient and kind and knowledgeable. Sometimes I don't even know how he does what he does, I only know i feel better and am more productive.”
- “Since working with David I have found myself thinking in a more positive way then I have in the past. His insights give food for thought that in turn helps me understand my thoughts and feelings in a more rational manner.”
- “Excellent”
- “Cares and wants to help. Keeps it real with me and doesn’t beat around the bush.”
- “David is very attentive patient and thoughtful I really appreciate his insights to the situations that I share with him and the support that he gives me would definitely recommend him to anybody going through bumps or hardships in their life”
- “First session felt open and safe , thanks for that”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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