Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Spellman is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Florida. He brings 11 years of experience and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. He helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and stress with clear, doable steps.
He emphasizes a person-centered approach that starts with listening. Sessions focus on what matters most to each client and on small changes that add up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thought patterns and shift unhelpful behaviors in everyday life.
Background and approach
David's background includes a master’s degree in Mental Health from Stetson University with a dual certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He completed internships at community mental health settings and a crisis unit, giving him experience with acute and complex concerns. He has worked with mood disorders, substance issues, and severe mental health conditions since 2012.
In independent practice since 2019, he offers conversations aimed at better communication, impulse control, and handling life transitions. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and identity questions. Work can include short-term problem solving or longer-term exploration depending on the person’s goals.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging so care fits into busy schedules. David works collaboratively to set goals and track progress in ways that feel realistic and relevant to daily life.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online change and anger work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person first. The therapist reflects what is said and helps people identify their own goals, which is useful when anger or frustration feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to interrupt reactive patterns and try different behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals, and together they will pick methods that fit. That might mean short-term skill-building with CBT or a more exploratory client-centered path depending on what the person wants to change.
Online therapy makes these approaches easier to access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or tracking progress between sessions. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum when life gets hectic.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles.
What is the typical therapy style?
Therapy blends client-centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches. Sessions focus on real-life steps and clearer thinking.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has been working in the mental health field since 2012 and has 11 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of conditions.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.