David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT
Narrative-minded therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | David Spellman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LMFT |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
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 in mental health and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and a wide range of other concerns.
He uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered care to help people tell and reframe the stories that shape their lives. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to build practical steps forward.
Background and approach
His approach is direct and conversational, aimed at helping people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. 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 a community program in DeLand and a hospital crisis unit in Sanford.
Those roles exposed him to crisis work and complex clinical situations. In addition to his role as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, he has run a independent practice in Orange City, Florida since October 2019. Over his career he has worked with mood disorders, substance use concerns, psychotic disorders, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and relationships.
Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual. He helps people set practical goals, test new behaviors, and rethink stories that keep them stuck. Language used in sessions is plain and straightforward so families and individuals can follow along easily.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Therapies Online
David commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, and to try different narratives that open up new possibilities. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where the person’s priorities guide the work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns and practice small, practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video lets people keep face-to-face contact; phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins; chat and messaging provide flexible, text-based options for ongoing support. These formats help people connect from different locations and make it easier to fit therapy into a work or family schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does David address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related problems listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered conversations and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people reframe stories and try new behaviors.
What experience does he bring?
He has worked in the mental health field since 2012 and has 11 years of professional experience, including crisis unit work and roles that involved hospital liaison duties.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds Florida credentials as an LMHC and an LMFT and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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