David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT

David Spellman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. He brings 11 years of experience helping people with daily thoughts and habits that affect mood and relationships. He works with concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

He uses practical, talk-based work to help people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful habits. Sessions typically focus on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and building routines that support wellbeing. This includes help with addictions, grief, and coping with life changes.

David trained at Stetson University, earning a master’s degree in Mental Health with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He completed internships at community mental health settings and crisis services, and has worked in clinical roles since 2012. He currently holds roles in county-level behavioral health and also runs a private practice in Orange City, Florida.

In session he draws on approaches that center the person, and also uses structured methods to shift thoughts and behaviors. He aims for practical steps people can take between visits. Parents and individuals often find this direct focus useful when life gets overwhelming.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative style that balances listening with concrete strategies. Sessions are offered in English and reflect over a decade of varied clinical experience in community and hospital-connected settings.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience and responding with acceptance and curiosity. It helps when someone needs space to talk things through and feel heard before making changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors. It offers clear tools to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which fits well when tackling anxiety, depression, or everyday routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest which methods might help most. Together you can try an approach and adjust it based on what feels useful and practical.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing work around school, jobs, or caregiving. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when needed, or choose interactions that reduce travel time. This practice’s current session options should be confirmed before booking so you know which online formats are available and how they fit your schedule.