David Spellman , LMHC, LMFT

David Spellman is a licensed mental health professional based in Florida who brings more than a decade of experience to his clinical work. He holds credentials as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and has also earned national certification as a counselor. He completed a Master’s degree in Mental Health at Stetson University in Deland, Florida, including a dual certificate program in Marriage and Family Therapy, and gained hands-on training through internships at the House Next Door in Deland and in the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford.

David has worked in the mental health field since 2012 and has experience supporting people facing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. He serves as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, working with both civilian and forensic populations, and maintains a private practice in Orange City, Florida that has been open since October 2019. In that practice he has worked with adults, teens, and children, as well as couples and families, addressing a wide range of issues including stress, relationships, trauma, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

His approach draws from multiple therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person or family, with an emphasis on collaboration and practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships. David combines clinical training and real-world experience to support clients seeking greater coping skills, clearer communication, and more satisfying connections with themselves and others.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

David Spellman draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals - it helps people build self-understanding and find direction when facing identity, relationship, or life-purpose concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful reactions to stress. Existential Therapy explores meaning, choice, and responsibility to help clients cope with life transitions, feelings of emptiness, and questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. David Spellman works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and immediate needs, and then adapts methods so therapy fits the person and the situation rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible options for engaging in that collaborative work. Clients can meet by video calls, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, to maintain continuity during transitions, and to access consistent support regardless of workplace or travel constraints.