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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relationship issues
About David
David Spellman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida. He has 11 years of clinical experience and describes his work as using client-centered, cognitive, and narrative approaches to help with relationship and life problems. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and identity concerns.
Spellman uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises in sessions. He leans on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop different coping skills. Narrative and Solution-Focused ideas help people reframe stories about themselves and find small steps that change day-to-day life.
His background includes a master’s degree from Stetson University in Mental Health with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He completed internships at local community programs and a crisis unit, and now serves as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County. He has run a private practice since October 2019.
Across his work he has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career concerns. He has experience with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, and with substance use and psychotic conditions from earlier clinical roles. He also lists focus areas including communication problems, infidelity, control issues, and men’s issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify their feelings and priorities so they can make decisions about relationships and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Narrative Therapy concentrates on the stories people tell about themselves. It works by separating problems from identity and by looking for moments that show a different, more helpful story.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support people working on mood, relationship, or life transition issues without promising a specific outcome.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting and career matters, and ADHD among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Existential, and Solution-Focused approaches. Sessions emphasize practical steps and conversation to address problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in the mental health field since 2012, giving him 11 years of professional experience.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in the state of Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.