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 clinical experience to his work and focuses on practical help for everyday problems. He uses client-centered care to build trust and understand what matters most to each person.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his toolbox for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
How David works
He also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people retell their stories and find small, concrete steps forward. David has worked across a range of settings since 2012, including crisis services and community behavioral health. He has experience supporting people with mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, and relationship struggles.
That background informs a steady, problem-solving style in sessions. In therapy he aims to make things clear and doable. Sessions focus on simple strategies, realistic goals, and improving communication.
He helps people handle stress, anger, parenting strains, work pressures, and issues related to intimacy and identity. Practical matters are part of the approach. Sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
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David lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How David's Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience first. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build understanding and trust. This approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and feeling heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, anger, and impulsivity through small exercises and new habits. Solution-focused therapy complements CBT by targeting immediate goals and identifying steps that produce quick progress. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to choose techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as needs change. Online sessions offer practical benefits like flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, ongoing coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking.Start online instead of waiting
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