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 brings 11 years of experience to sessions and focuses on clear, practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and addictions among other issues.

He uses straightforward talk to help people manage mood and behavior. Sessions often focus on problem-solving, improving communication, and building coping skills for anger, grief, or life changes. He also supports people facing issues with self-esteem, intimacy, or addictive behaviors.

David trained at Stetson University, where he completed a master’s degree in mental health with a dual certificate in marriage and family therapy. Early internships included work at The House Next Door and the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners, which gave him hands-on experience in urgent care settings.

For several years he has worked as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, a role that involved coordination across civilian and forensic settings. He opened a private practice in Orange City, Florida, in October 2019 and has worked with adults, teenagers, and children, as well as couples and families.

In sessions he draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. He aims to help people make small, practical changes and to find clearer direction when coping with complex problems like bipolar disorder, trauma, or substance use.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

David integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions, which can help with relationship issues, self-esteem, and life purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and actions link to mood and behavior, and it helps people learn new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape session pace and the kinds of skills or conversations to prioritize.

Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care during life transitions or when scheduling around work and family demands.