I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida; I additional hold National Certification as a counselor. I received my Master’s degree from Stetson University in Deland, FL in Mental Health with dual certificate program for Marriage and Family Therapy. I completed internships at the House Next Door in Deland, FL, and on the Crisis unit at Aspire Health Partners in Sanford (formerly Seminole Behavioral Healthcare). I currently work as the State Hospital Liaison for Seminole County and have served in this role for both civilian and forensic populations. I also have my own Private Practice in Orange city, Florida for which I have been open since October 2019 where I have worked with Individuals (adults, teens, and children), couples, and families. I have been working professionally in the mental health field since 2012. and in that time I have worked with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH13944
FL LMFT MT3136
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Excellent therapist!
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I wasn’t really sure what I needed, but I knew I needed something. David has helped me make huge improvements to my mental health. He provides the most relaxed environment with his personable attitude. David constantly offers insight and new research for the topics we are discussing and always makes me feel safe saying whatever I want. No matter how silly I feel, he always has a great reaction, making it easier and easier to discuss even the hardest of topics.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
After only 2 visits with David Spellman, I am already impressed. He asks such thought provoking questions. He is helping me look at situations differently.
I'm not sure how long I'll be able to afford this service, but I think it is helping!
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes