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LMHC, LMFT

David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About David

David Spellman is a licensed clinician offering a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes practical skills and personal meaning.

Background and approach

As an LMHC and LMFT practicing in Florida, he blends cognitive behavioral techniques with narrative and solution-focused methods to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, ADHD concerns, grief, and trauma-related issues. His work aims to empower people to manage emotions, reevaluate patterns, and pursue clearer goals in everyday life.

With 11 years of experience in the mental health field, David draws on training from a master’s program in Mental Health with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy and on work in crisis and hospital settings.

He has experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, and maintains a independent practice that has been open since October 2019 while also serving as a State Hospital Liaison in Seminole County. His background includes work with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use concerns, and a wide range of relational and identity-focused challenges.

Sessions emphasize practical strategies alongside exploration of values and story, tailored to the client’s needs and preferences. David practices in English and provides care through multiple remote formats for people located in Florida.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, focusing on empathy, active listening, and supporting the client’s own capacity for growth; it is often helpful for relationship struggles, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for addressing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and many daily challenges. Narrative therapy helps people reframe their life stories and separate themselves from problem-saturated identities, which can be useful for issues like grief, trauma, and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right combination of approaches is collaborative and iterative. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the specific concerns they bring, adjusting strategies as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and different life contexts. These formats support consistent access to a licensed professional from one’s own location, allowing therapy to continue across changing circumstances while preserving the collaborative therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and identity matters such as LGBT issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect during sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused therapies to balance skill-building and personal exploration.
How much clinical experience does he have?
David has worked professionally in the mental health field since 2012, bringing 11 years of documented experience to his current practice and liaison role.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds LMHC and LMFT licensure in Florida with the details FL LMHC MH13944 and FL LMFT MT3136, and practices from Florida.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Services are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida, Florida

Languages

English

What David can help with

David Spellman works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How David approaches therapy

David's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

David is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 11 years of clinical experience.