David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT
Compassionate, practical therapy for parenting and life challenges
Book with David- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LMHC, LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About David
David Spellman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. He brings 11 years of experience supporting adults with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, and mood issues. David aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people balancing family and life demands.
He uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help people sort through feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
He also draws on Existential and Narrative ideas to help people find meaning and reframe difficult stories. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life strategies rather than jargon. David trained at Stetson University in Deland, Florida, earning a master’s degree in Mental Health with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
He completed internships at the House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford. That training included work with a wide range of issues and settings. Since 2019 he has run a independent practice in Orange City, Florida, and he serves as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County.
Over his career he has worked with people experiencing bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use, and schizophrenia among other challenges. He adapts sessions to each person’s goals and day-to-day life. Therapy sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
David speaks English and works with adults on topics such as parenting, relationships, addiction, grief, and life transitions.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. In online sessions this looks like reflective conversation and collaborative goal setting to help parents and adults feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes. CBT online often uses brief exercises, homework, and step-by-step plans to tackle anxiety, mood shifts, or parenting stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands and then try methods that fit. This collaborative process may mix listening-focused work with action-oriented CBT or narrative techniques until a good fit is found.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, follow-up notes, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a parenting schedule, work breaks, or when travel is difficult.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life adjustments.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, using client-centered listening alongside goal-focused techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 11 years of professional experience in the mental health field, including roles in crisis settings and ongoing clinical work.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LMFT credentials in Florida and practices in the state of Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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