David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT

David Spellman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida, and he also holds national certification as a counselor. He earned a master’s degree in Mental Health from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, completing a dual certificate program in Marriage and Family Therapy that combined clinical training with family systems coursework.

Early clinical experience included internships at the House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford, formerly known as Seminole Behavioral Healthcare. Those placements supported work with acute needs and crisis interventions and helped shape a practice that serves a range of patient presentations. In his current role he works as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, supporting both civilian and forensic populations.

Since opening a private practice in Orange City, Florida in October 2019, he has provided therapy to individuals across the lifespan as well as to couples and families. David has been working in the mental health field since 2012 and has clinical experience with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.

Approaches in Online Therapy and What They Offer

David draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective leads the conversation; it can be helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and working through life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailor interventions from these approaches so the therapy fits the individual, couple, or family rather than forcing a rigid model.

Online therapy with David is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible and to accommodate different communication styles. These options help clients maintain continuity of care around work, family, or geographic limitations, while allowing therapists to adapt tools and exercises for remote sessions.