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David Potts, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 76 reviews
Great news, David is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

If you want someone easy going and super understanding, with tons of experience in the field, David's your guy! As of writing, I've worked with him for over a year! One of the best decisions I've ever made!

Reviewed November 2024

David has helped me so much in the time that I’ve been working with him.

Reviewed November 2024

More about David

  • 14 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Hi! my name is David Potts and I am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). I have been working as a mental health therapist licensed on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida for 14 years. I have been with Better Help now for almost 4 years. I love what the online platform offers to the clients as well as the many options and resources as well here with Better Help!

I have been working as a psychotherapist/clinical social worker with individuals, teens, young adults and adults of all ages. I have also worked with the family dynamic for most of my career. I also work with couples to seek skills in couples resolving through conflict resolution.

Since working with Better Help, I have found that working outside my community and on this platform has extended my practice to many parts of the world! My area of expertise has been working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting dilemmas, stress in school or work, grief-loss, motivation, other life stressors. Other areas include working with Bi-Polar Disorders and ADHD/ADD. I have also worked with adults who experienced severe and persistent mental health issues that included schizophrenia, personality disorders, and alcohol/substance addiction and abuse. I have worked in many clinical settings including working in outpatient and residential settings. I have specialized working with teens who have experienced abandonment, loss of family, parents and/or home. Some of these teens also had a history of physical trauma, sexual or emotional abuse, and alcohol/substance addiction.

My counseling style is open and engaging, and I approach all my clients with commitment and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapies. I will adjust my approaches and treatment plan to follow your individual needs and to meet your goals. I like to seek root causes of the issues that may be interfering with life that can sometimes become very overwhelming and frustrating that can interrupt with striving to have a better quality of life. I like to look at the cause and affect approach with the hope is that you can make the small changes necessary to find happiness. Progress not perfection is what I like to say.

I am glad that you are taking this first step in seeking positive change. I am here to encourage and support you in your therapeutic journey! If is a new therapy experience, then I hope to be able to take you to your next step in finding what you are looking for.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

David Potts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417409723.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW13643 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for David Potts

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

76 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Easy Recommend Helped Listens Excellent Understanding The best Easy to talk

If you want someone easy going and super understanding, with tons of experience in the field, David's your guy! As of writing, I've worked with him for over a year! One of the best decisions I've ever made!

Reviewed November 2024

David has helped me so much in the time that I’ve been working with him.

Reviewed November 2024

He is the best therapist I have ever had.

Reviewed July 2024

He’s the best!

Reviewed July 2024

David has been quite helpful in my journey so far.

Reviewed June 2024

David has been very helpful and is a great therapist

Reviewed February 2024

He is very good and helpful

Reviewed February 2024

I love working with David, he has a lot of life experience and uses it to help find solutions.

Reviewed January 2024

David is a good man and a good listener. He also has great taste in music

Reviewed January 2024

I have worked with a few different therapists throughout my life but I have felt the most comfortable with David. He is down to earth, genuinely cares and always offers realistic advice that seems manageable for where I am in my journey. I look forward to our sessions more and more.

Reviewed January 2024

David is the best therapist I've ever had. I've never felt so easy to be vulnerable and understood.

Reviewed January 2024

Great all around

Reviewed November 2023

David Potts has helped me so much already. I'm getting my life back on track.

Reviewed November 2023

Empathetic, understanding, caring and knowledgeable.

Reviewed August 2023

David Potts is excellent! Not only does he provide you various ways to approach implementing learned techniques, he provides you with resources to support and guide you along the way! We're located on opposite sides of the country yet our sessions feel like he's 6ft away!

Reviewed August 2023

I’ve come a long ways, and my life is a whole lot better in a better direction!..! Thank you very much Mr. Potts….

Reviewed August 2023

David is my favorite therapist I've ever had. Period. You won't regret your time with him ever .

Reviewed July 2023

David is a great therapist that is very down to earth. He makes you feel heard and can make real life connections between what you’re feeling and/or going through. David is also very easy going and makes conversations feel personal. Great guy!

Reviewed May 2023

David is easy to talk to. He’s kind, genuine and real.

Reviewed May 2023

David is an excellent, professional, and knowledgeable therapist. He is very helpful and a pleasure to talk with.

Reviewed May 2023

David is amazing!!

Reviewed March 2023

David is incredibly open and easy to talk to. I feel safe to tell him things and like he has real embodied knowledge to share based on real life experience and not only theory. Thanks so much David!

Reviewed March 2023

David has been very helpful and supportive.

Reviewed December 2022

David is open to discussing what ever. He listens and speaks. Very fulfilling visits.

Reviewed December 2022

David has helped me focus on what's important in the now while moving forward and addressing past events. Appreciate his goal setting and pointed questions to assist me in purposeful thinking. He listens and responds productively. Uses good examples as well as open ended questions to work through issues related to the session. A+

Reviewed December 2022

I invited my Husband and he’s really changed his stress a lot since starting with this company….I’m very grateful….

Reviewed December 2022

Plenty of experience, easy to talk to.

Reviewed September 2022

Mr. Potts helps me out a lot and helps me start my week off right!

Reviewed September 2022

David is not my first therapist, I can say he is quite knowledgeable, he provides me with all required solutions and gets me to learn more about my personality and my communication skills. In the past, I did not have a very good experience when it comes to therapy because simply I saw no change. Although I have only been with David for three weeks, he had helped me a lot in controlling my temper, communicating more effectively with my husband and teaching me about my boundaries and how to set them up so I can stand for myself and I don't have to feel that I have been taken advantage of. As well David is generous with his time. During some of the sessions he spent with me 60 minutes because I needed it, he just did not finished or rushed the session. I would recommend him for sure and I am so lucky to have him as my therapist.

Reviewed July 2022

Was helpful for a week or two, then stopped listening to me, repeated things I had said “as advice.” Said would be around for messages, but ignored them for days.

Reviewed July 2022

He’s been great at inserting his life experience into my situation and being able to give me guidance

Reviewed June 2022

The best!

Reviewed May 2022

Great listener and provides helpful advice and insight.

Reviewed April 2022

I’ve just started with my therapist and so it’s been great. I Hope to find my “ self “ again and still be a good partner in my marriage. David has given me Hope.

Reviewed April 2022

Maybe later

Reviewed April 2022

David has been the greatest person I have spoken to in regards to concern, past, guilt, shame and trauma. I realized that he was able to relate to me even when I couldn't tell what I was going through at times. The texting feature is amazing that it helps me to release my emotions via writing and the video call is great to redirect my recovery and stay grounded. He is a very caring and comfortable cornerstone in my healing journey.

Reviewed April 2022

He gets me. He's direct yet soothing. His advice and stories are completely relevant to what I'm going through.

Reviewed April 2022

Relatable and understanding!

Reviewed March 2022

David is a fantastic guy who has helped me through a lot. He's very personable and wise, I very much appreciate his time and advice. He will never steer you wrong.

Reviewed February 2022

I was going through an extremely stressful time with a lot of major milestones happening all within a few weeks of each other. Never had therapy before but maybe I was lucky and got along with David as my first ever therapist. He provided a listening ear without judgement but also gave valuable insights and coping strategies of his own. It's all these little things that are just enough to push you in the right direction. Cannot recommend him enough.

Reviewed January 2022

I am happy with David. I feel he is authentic and it helps me open up in the sessions. I feel better and work gently toward the areas I need to pay attention to. I started setting changes to better with not even pushing myself. I recommend him

Reviewed January 2022

I've had two phone sessions and many text interactions with David Potts. He is an attentive therapist and also provides helpful resources for reflection and finding solutions. I really appreciate his attentiveness and it seems he really understands my issues when I explain them. I also really appreciate that he is interested in helping me find solutions.

Reviewed January 2022

He’s great! I feel he really listens about what i have to say as well as giving genuine thoughtful feedback and help. Its not like one of those generic therapists from a big company but rather feels like a deep conversation between friends.

Reviewed November 2021

Great therapist best I’ve had

Reviewed November 2021

David not only listens intently, he is eager to help. Furthermore, David regularly provides useful and thought-provoking self-help type of passages for Me to review between sessions. I feel better after each session .

Reviewed September 2021

What an amazing man. Could not have asked for anyone better.

Reviewed September 2021

So far it’s been very helpful talking to him every week.

Reviewed September 2021

Dave Potts is an excellent therapist.While he is highly professional at all times from the moment we logged on I felt comfortable and at ease as if I were speaking to a best friend who gets me ,listens well ,gives sound advice & feedback & Who I can relate to.I would recommend him to anyone

Reviewed September 2021

David Potts is a very good therapist who listens and tries to help.

Reviewed August 2021

He has always been open minded about my alternative lifestyle. A wonderful listening ear and excellent advice. He makes you feel like you are chatting with your best friend. The best part, you can tell her really cares about you.

Reviewed July 2021

David is a great counsellor. He helps to guide me to my goals while letting me discover them for myself. He is incredibly supportive and the best therapist I have ever worked with.

Reviewed July 2021

David is warm, professional and completely understands my situation. He continually supports, has compassion and grounds me to understand different perspectives.

Reviewed June 2021

Fantastic therapist, very grateful for him

Reviewed May 2021

David has been absolutely fantastic! Things that have been bothering me for years were resolved within a few sessions. This was mainly relating to past trauma. He was very approachable, listened and gave excellent advice. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Reviewed May 2021

Very easy to talk to

Reviewed May 2021

I’ve never had such an understanding therapist. I’ve been in therapy since childhood and no one has been able to connect with me the way David has. It almost feels like talking to a friend with great advice and clarity. It’s only been a couple of sessions and he’s already helped me start to make changes. Thank you David, I look forward to continue working with you!

Reviewed April 2021

David Potts is very knowledgable and sincere. I am happy I found him to guide me through a very confusing time. I think he can help his clients achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Reviewed April 2021

David conducts sessions in a way that puts you at ease to talk about whatever you need to. He’s empathetic and encourages you to exercise empathy for yourself and others.

Reviewed March 2021

David is a great conversationalist. He is very gracious in conversation and allows space for me to speak, and sometimes think. He works with his clients strengths, and very low pressure approach. For eg, he understands that I don't accomplish much self growth through reading and doesn't recommend reading material because he understands that it is not my strength. Thanks David. I Appreciate You

Reviewed March 2021

It was very nice to speak to David, he is very open and easy to talk to. And he gives you a very positive feeling about yourself. I highly recommend his services and expertise.

Reviewed March 2021

Amazin professional that cares about the patient and provides a variety of resources o support.

Reviewed March 2021

I had an immediate connection with David Potts LCSW, during our first remote session. It was easy to see how much he cared and listened. I now feel I have a safe place to discuss buried hidden secrets, dark places and my Bi-Polar Disorder. Stephanie F.

Reviewed February 2021

David is a wonderful human being. Very compassionate and understanding. He has a wealth of knowledge about mental health and resources to help you along whatever journey you’re on. Would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a therapist who will listen to you without judgement and genuinely cares about their clients :)

Reviewed February 2021

David has been wonderful at getting to know me and creating a rapport between us such that I feel safe talking about my issues. He has also been wonderfully proactive in learning about the bits I need guidance on, and delightful at guiding me on my journey toward being my best and healthiest self.

Reviewed January 2021

Really awesome and caring. Feels like a genuine friend

Reviewed January 2021

David has helped me regain confidence and assert boundaries according to my values. He’s an excellent counsellor!

Reviewed December 2020

David has given me confidence in therapy that I lost years ago after trying time and time again and just not getting what I needed. I feel like he really cares and really wants to help. I'm a little unique, and without getting into too much detail he calms my usual autism symptoms when dealing with new people just by his calming presence. He's brilliant and I feel like I might get somewhere with his help.

Reviewed December 2020

He’s very kind and listens and understands what you are saying he try’s to find a solution for you that will work with your needs

Reviewed September 2020

Excellent counselor, felt non-judgemental and listened to me carefully and provided good conversational advice. I really felt a difference after 4 sessions and i'm grateful

Reviewed September 2020

David has been extremely helpful in helping me find ways to combat my anxiety, depression and gain confidence again. He offers very productive ways to gain insight into behaviours and analyse situations to help grasp clarity regarding the issues I brought to him. He is very attentive and a great listener, with insight from David and the worksheets to serve as a hands on way to help the situations I am positive about the future again.

Reviewed September 2020

I haven’t worked long with David but I really appreciate him and his methods. In the small amount of time we’ve been working together I’ve felt a little better and am excited to continue working with him. He’s patient and understanding and knows how to help me

Reviewed September 2020

David and I have only had two sessions so far but I feel we connected well. He's been great at listening to my concerns and he's already helped me change how I tackle issues. I look forward to continuing our conversations and solving problems together.

Reviewed September 2020

The counselor is very kind & helpful, he is supporting with the appropriate tools to heal, & take you step by step through the process!

Reviewed August 2020

David has been really kind and understanding during my sessions with him. He offers non judgemental advice, and has been really good at helping me work through some of things I'm going through slowly but surely. He has a lot of patience, and is easy to talk to.

Reviewed July 2020

David has been amazing! We've discussed a few of my many issues that bother me, and he's always very welcoming. We're working toward an on the phone session (I'm better behind a computer screen, not quite there yet but that's the goal). I love the worksheets he sends me and refer back to them when I'm feeling anxious. I would highly recommend David for anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse/addictions.

Reviewed July 2020

Talking with David feels like talking with an old mate. He is a good listener, but at times comes out with aphorisms that you can get on inspirational wall hangings. To his credit, he has made me see that I am much further along in my journey than where I thought I was.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Potts offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Potts works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Potts speak?

David Potts speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Potts have?

David Potts has 14 years of experience.

Where is David Potts licensed to practice?

David Potts is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does David Potts accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, David Potts accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Potts offer?

David Potts offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with David Potts?

David Potts can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Potts?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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