David Spellman

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 helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and career questions. David focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life and on clearer communication when emotions run high.

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 and the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners, where he gained hands-on experience with urgent behavioral needs.

David currently serves as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, a role that has involved work with both civilian and forensic populations. He also maintains a private practice in Orange City that opened in October 2019. Over his career he has worked with mood disorders, psychosis, substance use, and trauma-related concerns.

In sessions he draws on client-centered methods and practical therapies such as cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches. He helps people break problems into manageable steps, test new ways of thinking, and try small changes that produce visible results.

David is experienced working with individuals, couples, teens, and children. He also supports people dealing with grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, ADHD, eating concerns, and questions about life purpose.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship. In practice that means sessions center on what matters most to the person and the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals and priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Online CBT often uses short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and anger.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may blend techniques as needs change over time.

This profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice skills, run short problem-solving visits, or support ongoing changes without demanding a full day commitment.