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Online therapist

David Spann

Experienced family-focused clinical social worker

Credentials
LCSW, LISW
Experience
29 years
Licensed in
North Carolina, Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Spann is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, relationship-focused therapy to help families and individuals move forward. He combines straightforward talk with proven methods to address stress, grief, addiction, mood concerns, and family strain. He holds a Master of Social Work and brings 29 years of clinical experience to his work in North Carolina.

Mr. Spann uses plain language and an outcome-oriented style so people know what to expect in sessions.

Background and approach

His background includes outpatient, residential, and hospital settings, including work at a Naval Hospital with active duty Marines. That experience shaped his understanding of how trauma, mental illness, and addiction affect family systems and daily life. He also has experience in management, leadership development, and personal coaching, which informs how he frames communication and problem solving.

Therapy sessions often focus on improving communication, addressing attachment and intimacy issues, and stabilizing mood or substance concerns. He draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are applied in clear, step-by-step ways so families can use them between sessions.

Mr. Spann has led trainings in crisis intervention, grief, anger management, boundaries, and relational enrichment for law enforcement, teachers, and community groups for more than two decades. He emphasizes strengths and practical skills while working toward healthier relationships and better day-to-day functioning.

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered through a variety of online formats. He is licensed in North Carolina as LCSW and holds an Ohio LISW credential as well.

Approaches that guide online family and trauma work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how bonds between people shape behavior and emotion. It helps identify patterns in relationships and rebuild connection when trust or closeness has been damaged, which can be helpful for parenting and family strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits for managing anxiety, depression, or mood swings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies and includes practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. That makes it useful when strong emotions or conflict are getting in the way of daily life at home.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how each method might help. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time to match what is working for the individual or family.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to follow up between meetings. They also allow licensed professionals to share exercises, skill coaching, and communication tools that clients can use at home.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with related to family life?
He addresses family stress, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and relationship intimacy issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, strengths-based approach that combines talk, skills training, and problem solving. Sessions focus on usable tools for home and family life.
What experience does he bring to family and trauma work?
He has 29 years of clinical experience across outpatient, residential, and hospital settings, including work at a Naval Hospital with active duty Marines and community training roles.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as LCSW and LISW with credentials NC LCSW C008137 and OH LISW I.1700680 and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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