David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT

David Spellman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. He uses straightforward, relationship-focused work to help people make changes in their daily lives. He brings 11 years of experience in community and clinical settings to each session.

He earned a master's degree in Mental Health from Stetson University with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Early internships included work at The House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford. Since 2019 he has run a independent practice in Orange City, Florida while also serving as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County.

In practice he helps with common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, and coping with life changes. He also works with people facing ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and a range of family of origin issues.

Sessions tend to focus on what needs to change and how to get there. He blends approaches like client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral strategies with narrative and solution-focused work. That means sessions include listening, practical problem solving, and finding new ways to tell personal stories.

People can expect direct conversation about communication, commitment, infidelity, control issues, and separation or divorce where relevant. David aims to help clients build clearer goals and small steps they can use between sessions.

How David's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist mirrors concerns, asks questions, and helps clients identify their own priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether client-centered conversation, CBT exercises, narrative reframing, or solution-focused steps will best suit the work ahead.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity during life changes, like relocations or schedule shifts. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so clients can continue progress between appointments.