David Spellman, LMHC, LMFT

David Spellman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, depression, addictions, and self-esteem. Sessions address practical problems like communication, impulsivity, and coping with life changes.

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. Early internships included work at the House Next Door and on the crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners. Those roles shaped his familiarity with emergency and high-intensity care settings.

David has served as a State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County, working with both civilian and forensic populations. He opened a private practice in Orange City, Florida in October 2019. Over his career he has worked with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

In sessions he uses straightforward, client-centered methods and structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. He also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people identify patterns and try practical changes. Conversations tend to focus on what a person wants to change and small steps toward that goal.

People often bring issues like communication problems, intimacy concerns, family of origin wounds, or difficulties managing anger. He supports people who want clearer boundaries, better decision making, or help sorting complicated relationships. The work is conversational and action-oriented.

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