David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT
Florida LMFT and LMHC for relationships
- Individuals, couples, families
- Trauma and mood concerns
- Video phone chat messaging
About David Spellman
David Spellman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. He also holds National Certification as a counselor, and his licenses enable him to provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families across a range of relational and mental health concerns.
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. His clinical training included internships at the House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford (formerly Seminole Behavioral Healthcare).
In his professional work he serves as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, a role in which he has worked with both civilian and forensic populations. Since opening a private practice in Orange City, Florida in October 2019, he has provided care for adults, teens, children, couples, and families.
Spellman has worked in the mental health field since 2012 and has experience treating a wide variety of presentations, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. His background combines community and hospital-based work with ongoing private practice experience.
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. His clinical training included internships at the House Next Door in Deland and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford (formerly Seminole Behavioral Healthcare).
In his professional work he serves as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, a role in which he has worked with both civilian and forensic populations. Since opening a private practice in Orange City, Florida in October 2019, he has provided care for adults, teens, children, couples, and families.
Spellman has worked in the mental health field since 2012 and has experience treating a wide variety of presentations, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. His background combines community and hospital-based work with ongoing private practice experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Spellman have?
David Spellman has 11 years of professional experience.
Is David Spellman a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LMHC and LMFT. License details: FL LMHC MH13944, FL LMFT MT3136.
In which languages does David Spellman provide therapy?
David Spellman provides therapy in English.
Where is David Spellman located?
David Spellman is located in Florida.
How can I work with David Spellman as my therapist?
You can work with David Spellman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does David Spellman work with international clients?
David Spellman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Spellman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
David Spellman draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core approaches in his practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to find their own solutions; it works well for people seeking a validating space to explore identity, relationships, and self-esteem. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills.He also integrates solution-focused techniques that concentrate on practical steps and small changes to move forward when clients are feeling stuck. Together these approaches allow flexibility in addressing relationship issues, mood concerns, trauma-related symptoms, and life transitions. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - the therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, support continuity when travel or commitments arise, and offer multiple ways to communicate. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these options to tailor sessions to a client’s comfort level and practical circumstances, helping therapy remain accessible and consistent over time.