- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About David
David Spellman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and trauma among the areas he works with. David also notes additional focuses such as communication problems, commitment issues, control issues, and parenting strain.
He earned a master’s degree in Mental Health from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, completing the dual certificate program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Early clinical work included internships at the House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford. Those roles exposed him to a range of urgent and ongoing concerns.
David has worked across community and institutional settings. He currently serves as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County while also running a private practice in Orange City, Florida that opened in October 2019. His caseload over the years has included mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use, and personality-related difficulties.
In sessions he uses practical, evidence-informed methods to address real-life problems. He draws on Client-Centered work to focus on what clients want, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns, and Solution-Focused strategies for short-term goals. He also integrates Narrative and Existential ideas when they help a person make sense of their life story.
People come to him for help managing anger, improving communication, coping with loss, or navigating relationship struggles. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How David’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what matters to them and how they want things to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Delivered online, CBT involves practical exercises and homework to reduce anger spikes, reframe unhelpful thinking, and build different coping habits.
Solution-Focused work aims at concrete short-term goals. Over video or another agreed format, this approach breaks problems into small steps and tracks progress toward specific changes in behavior or interaction patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review options with each person and decide collaboratively which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what shows early results.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten some check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also allow practical use of worksheets or screen-shared exercises during CBT and solution-focused planning.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style combines Client-Centered listening with practical methods like CBT and Solution-Focused techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience in the mental health field, working in crisis units, hospitals, and private practice settings.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and Florida LMFT and is located in Florida.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only according to the profile.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.