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David Spann, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 98 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina and Ohio

Recent reviews

Mr. Spann listens to everything I say, and has no judgment. He is helping me see things in a way other counselors have never helped me see. He makes things make sense and he has a loving heart and he truly cares.

May 2024

I am so lucky to have come across David! An answer to a prayer.

Apr 2023

More about David

  • 29 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW, LISW

Welcome to the process! Mr. Spann has a unique blend of education and experience providing opportunities for those he serves to experience emotional and spiritual growth and change, and freedom from obstacles to growth due to trauma, mental health, anxiety, persistent mental illness or chemical dependency disorders. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Psychology and his Master's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. His clinical experience in outpatient, residential and hospital setting, including Naval Hospital with Active Duty Marines, helps clients understand the relationship between the stressors on the family system due to trauma, mental illness and addiction and the impact on quality of life. Mr. Spann also has significant experience in management, marketing, leadership development, personal coaching, and an understanding of relational dynamics in corporate and agency settings.

Specialties: Process for developing greater relationship intimacy, Maximizing individual and relational potential, Clinical experience with clients and families who struggle with the effects of trauma, addiction, and mental illness. (Dual Diagnosis Co-Occurring Disorders).

Interventions include Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy , Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness. A strength based solution focused holistic philosophy is a basis for the therapeutic process.

* Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT

* Mindfulness

* DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy

* Motivation Interviewing

* Family Systems Therapy

* In addition, for the last 24 years, personal experience includes crisis intervention training CIT) for law enforcement, State trainer for teachers in NAMI Family to Family Program, leadership training, program development, small group leadership and seminar presentations on Grieving the Losses of Life, Relational Enrichment, Communication, Anger Management, Boundaries, Spiritual Awakening, public speaking and advocacy.

* Session availability Tuesday- Friday 6:30 am to 17:30 EST and other hours as agreed

Specialties

Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Coaching Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

David Spann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316224470.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C008137 · Expires January 2026
  • LISW · Ohio · I.1700680 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for David Spann

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

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Mr. Spann listens to everything I say, and has no judgment. He is helping me see things in a way other counselors have never helped me see. He makes things make sense and he has a loving heart and he truly cares.

May 2024

I am so lucky to have come across David! An answer to a prayer.

Apr 2023

Mr. Spann was incredible! I was not an easy client to help because I had some avoidant tendencies, but he was incredibly patient and helped me work through PTSD and identify the lies I believed that were keeping me stuck in a prison of anxiety and depression. He's very good at what he does, I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with childhood trauma, anxiety and depression and/or substance abuse.

Oct 2021

David is a therapist who is quite honest. He tells you without much fuss what your problem is and he shows you ways out of your problem. If you have questions, suggestions or even criticism, then you are in good hands with him. Don't be afraid to participate interactively in your therapy. Through various tasks and questions that David gives you, you can interactively shape your change. David loves to talk a lot, sometimes you have to stop him. But otherwise you are in good hands with him.

Jan 2021

David helped me work through several traumas that I had not fully processed. He is skillful from a counseling perspective and from a personal perspective - good listener, encourager, compassionate. He is a great blend of Christianity, counseling, and encouragement. I highly recommend working with David if you have any unresolved trauma or personal issues you want to work through and need to receive emotional healing. I really liked that he has a clinical program that helped me work through my traumas. It just wasn't me sitting there talking non stop - he offers a clinical program with exercises that took me step by step through the emotional healing process. He was very responsive when I posted questions. He normally responded the same day. . It was awesome! Thanks to David and Jesus using him I have received complete emotional healing from past traumas! Hallelujah!

Nov 2020

just in the beginning stages but i can tell that he is devoted to his work and helping me and the things that he has provided for me to study and address .. i feel is what i need

Aug 2020

David is really helping in getting me to dig out the roots of issues I've had. I'd highly recommend him!

Jun 2020

I found David Spann's considerable experience and gentle but straightforward approach to be helpful from the first day. He is a man of faith, easy to talk to, encouraging, and generous with his time. You will get your money's worth of wise and thoughtful counsel.

Jun 2020

David has helped me do so much to move on from a place of pain and being stuck. He cares and always checks on you, I can truly see it’s his calling not his job. And he helped me in my most difficult time in my live. And even now, looking forward rebuilding my life, he is there to help. Thank you David, best counseling I have experienced.

Mar 2020

I like his worksheets that help process what you are dealing with.

Aug 2019

David has been incredible to me over the last few months. I always felt listened to and seen for who I am as we spoke to one another. He’s caring and compassionate and isn’t afraid to say it how it is sometimes which I loved! Very thankful for this man and for the role he played in my journey and for the tools he’s given me to proceed!

Jul 2019

David is very flexible and understands my issues and remembers what we were talking about. He is happy and friendly and easy to talk to.

Jul 2019

I was skeptical about counseling until my first week with David as my counselor. His wisdom, kindness and amount of attention he paid to me as an individual made feel more comfortable and helped to put a lot of things in perspective for me, making it easier to work through. In a month I moved from being very confused to seeing situations more clearly than I have in years. Grateful to God and thankful for the gift of David Spann.

Jun 2019

David is absolutely one of the best. His natural insights and enthusiasm towards life, ability to truly understanding your personal story and ways to get you unstuck are a gift. He sent lots of resources and homework to challenge you as you work through these blockages. David is funny, supportive, kind, and very wise. Can’t say enough good things about how he conducts his time with clients. Thank you David for all your work and support!

Dec 2023

David is a wonderful, active listener. He takes in everything you communicate, integrates that knowledge, and competently offers guidance / feedback to help you better understand your cognitions. David is incredibly personable, charming, knowledgeable, and he challenges you to interrogate your behaviors, your responses to life events, and helps you process your emotions through a strengths-based approach. I have been very pleased and impressed with David’s therapeutic care and highly recommend him

Oct 2023

Best therapist I've ever had. Responds and supports.

Jul 2023

Dave has been a great therapist. Our sessions are an excellent time to reflect and focus on my mental well being.

May 2023

David has been absolutely amazing in helping me through my childhood trauma that has manifested in present day anxiety. David has a very pragmatic approach to therapy which worked well with me, he provided me with practical tools to help through my difficult times. I would highly recommend David, one of the best therapists I have worked with. Thanks David!

Mar 2023

David is a very caring person. He is very experienced in spiritual growth. He always know what is best for you and tell you how to achieve it. Love David

Feb 2023

David Spann has truly changed my life. I started seeing him about 1 year and 4 months after my first child was born. I was in the midst of the biggest transformation of my life (motherhood) and I was suffering. Our initial meetings we focused on assessment of my symptoms but never did I have to relive them with him. For example, telling the stories in detail. It was up to me whether or not I wanted to share anything. At first, I thought I had to go through the pain of explaining what has happened to me in order to heal. I was very wrong and now I can see where doing so may have been more damaging to my psyche. David's process was not to relive but it was much more gentle and through his approach I can now say I do not suffer from those things, they are in my past and a lesson for me now to revisit and have gratitude for. With time, listening and trusting his own process David gave me the ability to heal without forcing anything, it all unfolded very naturally. I recieved homework which I sometimes did and sometimes did not. But David's non judgment made our therapy sessions safe and not another chore for me. When I became ready I did the homework diligiantly every morning (something we worked on was carving out space and time for me to be alone to do this, which at the time was so necessary being a stay at home mom) and slow and steady I began to become “unstuck” as David says. It was the exact approach I needed after trying therapy in the past and not being able to stick with it. After getting unstuck from my Postpartum Depression and other PTSD I was suffering from I was able to create a mindset with David that has now guided me to see the best version of myself without all the debris in the way. This happened when I had a clearer mind though, not when I was in the midst of the hardest thing I had ever gone through. That is where I believe David shines the most, he is extremely intuitive and can listen so well that our conversations were never too much for me. The sessions were exactly what they should be as I believe. Now I work with David on anything at all and it is a journey that I am happy to be on with him. There are many things I could say about David but here are a few: he is kind and compassionate, he is intuitive and strives to be his best self, he is utterly human and relatable, he has a lot of integrity and I feel he is very honest about his process. If you are considering this journey with David, here is your sign. He sees you as your highest self and being seen for that has been why I have had true success in my therapy.

Jan 2023

Great experience.

Dec 2022

David has been insightful and informative to my needs making suggestions without pressure.

K.E.·Aug 2022

The best therapist I ever had

R.U.·Jun 2022

The tools I’ve gathered in our sessions have been the most meaningful in my life

J.E.·Jun 2022

David's pan has been most helpful and helping me identify the trouble areas in my life and most importantly shining a light into the dark areas and given me direction on the pathway to the better version of me. I felt comfortable with David from the start and he definitely has a gift for listening and meeting a person right where they are, which has great results. He is especially gifted with giving a Christian perspective of where you're at, identifying the problem, and given you a path forward which is complimentary of the teachings of Jesus Christ. I highly recommend him to help you find the pathway to the best version of you.

J.O.·Jun 2022

David is a great therapist who is able to switch gears and adopt to unforeseen events while always bringing me back to the fundamental work at the core. I would strongly recommend him to anyone I know.

R.O.·Jun 2022

It is really hard to write about my experience with Dave without going into clichés but this indeed was a life-changing experience. He correctly recognized what kind of help I need and adjusted his approach along the way to make sure I am getting what was best for me. He never lost his patience and never tried to push me in any direction. He just kept opening doors but I had to go through them to end up where I am now and he was nothing but helpful and supportive on that journey. I will always be grateful for this experience.

G.O.·Jun 2022

been talk for a very short time and have already dramatically improved my reactions to situations.

K.A.·Jun 2022

When I connected with a therapist through Better Help, I was looking for someone who would understand me, help me see and understand my blind spots, and help me get unstuck. David has done that and so much more. I joked with him that he must be the fly in my house because he understands and sees the whole picture. I’ve been amazed considering I've come a long way in a short time. I am grateful for having enough sense to find the help I needed to get unstuck and having a wonderful therapist, David, who has kept all conversations real and checked to help me get unstuck, learn, apply new strategies and grow. For that, I'll forever be grateful to him and Better Help for the online opportunity and the amazing approach to bettering myself. Thank you.

K.A.·Mar 2022

David is very good to work with. He helps me stay on topic and shares personal as well as professional insights. He is both caring and genuine. I highly recommend him as a counselor.

D.O.·Jan 2022

This is my second time working with David Spann. I chose working with him again based on my first experience. I knew that I would get a mental health professional that would actually make a difference. This time around he out performed my expectations once more. It was like reuniting with a caring friend. While working with him, I feel he takes a personal interest in me and has a genuine concern for my happiness. I could always count on him and his follow-up is so reassuring. David is a true professional who is intelligent, insightful, compassionate and encouraging. He gave me the tools that will stick with me and really make a difference in my life. I highly recommend David Spann.

D.A.·Nov 2021

It has been a pleasure to work with David. He helped me to get back on my feet after an abusive relationship, to know and understand my self-defeating beliefs and to be the best version of myself. He makes you feel like he deeply cares about his clients and he listened to me with empathy and made me feel safe to share anything with him.

V.A.·Oct 2021

As someone that values learning about myself, and being the best version of myself that I can become, my experience working with Mr. Spann has been a very enlightening. I love the fact that he is direct, knowledgeable, and very helpful in looking at things from a spiritual perspective. He has been very flexible and responsive with regards to my style of communication. I have found him to meet both my needs for knowledge as well as for emotional support. He validates my experience while at the same time pointing out my blindspots. He is very intelligent and yet has a very human quality about him. Having been in the mental health field myself for about 28 years, I can immediately tell if someone is knowledgeable in the field. I would recommend Mr. Spann highly and would give them a 10 on a scale from 1 to 10. He has helped me greatly and has challenged me to forge ahead and grow even during a very difficult time. I am very happy that I was matched with such a high-quality counselor and individual. The experience has surpassed my expectations.

A.N.·Sep 2021

I had a great experience working with David. He asked the right questions. He gave me homework that helped me along. He pushed just enough, but not too hard, that I made progress quickly. He is a good character and it was very pleasant working with him. I highly recommend David!

S.I.·Sep 2021

I would highly recommend David to any person seeking assistance with self-understanding as well as relationships and the interactions and motivations involved. He is excellent at bringing focus to one’s own beliefs, motivations and actions as a way to the path of healing. I’m very thankful that I have been blessed to work with David.

T.I.·Sep 2021

David has been always helpful in helping me cope during the most difficult time in my life which is the relationship with my ex partner, Nasos.

M.A.·Sep 2021

David has been incredible. He truly takes the time to hear me out and help identify the bigger issues at hand. In addition, he's able to provide sound advice in terms of developing a solid plan that helps me feel confident about my future. This is my third time trying therapy and this is the most comfortable I've ever felt. Thanks David!

M.A.·Sep 2021

My whole life I felt like there wasn’t any hope I’m getting any better and David puts Hope into my life. I believe in him and I trust him and I know great things are gonna happen for me.

J.A.·Aug 2021

I can’t speak more highly of David. I’ve had therapy in the past and it didn’t make much difference. I decided to try again so I joined BetterHelp. The first two therapists weren’t a good match, but my gosh I got lucky time round. I have never spoken to anyone like David before, I feel so calm after our sessions and he gives me clarity on my problems. He listens, he hears, he asks questions, he’s open to sharing relatable information about his journey, he sends lots of useful text to read through and he has already taught me, in the past month, more about myself and how to communicate than in the last ten years. He’s teaching me patience, curiosity, to understand the best version of myself and what gets in the way of that person showing up. He remembers the conversations from our previous sessions and seems like he genuinely cares. I believe everyone comes into your life for a purpose, and at the right time, and David has been the biggest blessing to come into my life this year. I really can’t thank him enough and look forward to our sessions every week!

J.O.·Jul 2021

I've been in therapy before, and thought I had the tools I needed to deal with my occasional trouble with depression and anxiety. But when I got to a point when I was struggling and needed more help, David Spann provided me what I needed to fill some of the gaps in my understanding and make the connections between what I already knew about how to be my best self, and the pieces I was missing. The crucial element in my case was learning how to look at myself with curiosity instead of judgment. This self-judgment was contributing to my feelings of being "stuck," but by accepting myself and allowing myself to feel the way I feel without recriminations, I can find the strength to move forward.

R.E.·Jul 2021

There are no words that can do justice to how incredible David is. I have been through years of therapy and countless therapists. In one month, David has helped me more than years and years of therapy with other therapists. He is truly gifted and is amazing at what he does. I am sincerely grateful to have David as my therapist and encourage anyone who needs a helping hand to reach out to him.

D.A.·Jun 2021

David has been counseling me for over a year. His expertise has been a priveledge to learn from. Thank you!

S.E.·Jun 2021

From what felt like rock bottom, Dave helped me to notice self defeating beliefs about myself and taught me how to replace them with positive ones. He helped me get unstuck and find balance in my life!

R.U.·Jun 2021

This man has been such a blessing in my life. I could not have asked for a better person to help me figure my life out. He communicated with me regularly and allowed me to work on myself in a safe, non-judgemental space. We put many tools in my tool belt that I can use going forward when my self-defeating beliefs and behaviors start to interfere with my goals. He helped me start to see the world in a more positive and non-judgemental way, and he was honest with me throughout the entire process. I could not have asked for a better counselor to help me learn to actually believe in myself and practice being the best version of myself (cause she's awesome).

B.E.·Apr 2021

David Spann is an excellent therapist with extensive experience in various aspects of psychology, counselling and motivational coaching. Working with David has been an excellent springboard from a dark place into a new paradigm where I feel empowered and capable of taking ownership and agency of my own wellbeing. Highly recommended

A.D.·Apr 2021

David Spann is a genuine human being. He has found his calling, and that's to help others. He puts that first, and you feel it. I was in a deep rut. I was stuck and didn't know how to get out. If it weren't for David, I may still be in bed wondering why I need to wake up in the morning. Or worse. He can break down patterns of thought, non-judgementally, and with the utmost professionalism. I have no need for his services anymore because I'm confident in arranging my thoughts for the betterment of me. I wouldn't have been able to without his help. Thank you David.

D.A.·Apr 2021

I am so happy that I found David, he can get to the part of me that most people couldn’t get. After two sessions with David, I can see breakthroughs in me and I truly have hope in the areas of my struggle. He is very knowledgeable, carrying, compassionate, loving, trustworthy, and truthful.

K.A.·Mar 2021

Davis Spann is so encouraging and positive and helpful. It shows he truly cares about his clients

C.Y.·Mar 2021

David is very supportive and easy to talk to. I appreciate his insights and advice I can apply to my life.

N.A.·Feb 2021

David Spann's approach of helping people find the true version of themselves is a helpful one. He makes you dig deep into the parts of yourself that are holding you back. This inevitably causes some internal resistance but is necessary for growth. At times he will have you pause so that he can address parts of what you are saying. This is is helpful in order to pick apart the roots of your concerns although it can feel frustrating when being interrupted in the middle of what you would like to talk about. David is not going to sugar cote anything which can feel abrasive and judgmental at times but can also help you to address things you might be avoiding. David is selective on what he chooses to respond to I assume this is to lead the conversation in a constructive direction. David Spann has been a helpful part of my journey toward my true and empowered self.

I.S.·Feb 2021

I am a very different person today, thanks in large part to the help and guidance David has offered me. I used to stigmatize therapy, and never believed it would help me. But now, I understand that self care is critical for a happy life. Especially during a pandemic, this platform and my counsellor did an excellent job at helping me navigate a complex life and reorient myself to be the best version of me. Therapy is hard. But its worth it to still live. Overall, i've started appreciating being alive again, and looking forward to the good things.

W.I.·Jan 2021

I had been in therapy previously and, although the contexts are completely different, it is great to experience therapy sessions that do not feel "clinical" for a change. I joined BetterHelp to get some much-needed support through my grieving process, but after the first couple of sessions with David I decided to do this long term to explore other avenues beyond my current concern. His approach to therapy feels tailored to the needs I voice as well as to latent ones he picks up on. He is extremely supportive and somehow always perfectly calibrates the balance between empathetic active listening and calls to action to every issue we explore. I am deeply grateful for having been assigned to David!

E.L.·Jan 2021

I have been working with David Spann for over a year now, and the journey of emotional transformation we have been on has truly been life changing. He was the first Counselor appointed to me by BetterHelp, and there was never a thought to switching to anyone else. His consistent no-nonsense direct approach, combined with his compassion and human understanding have let to a paradigm shift in my mental, spiritual and emotional health. He is courteous, engaging, sardonic, and above all respectful. He combines humor and levity into the exercises and work we undertake, and always checks in a few days later to ask if its being digested and understood in practice. He is engaging in dialogue, and thought provoking, and offers a spiritual/faith-based approach if one wishes. David is quick to respond to messages, and digests the information sent to him as updates in the counseling log, so that every session begins on point ready to tackle the work of the week. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

B.R.·Jan 2021

I have been working with David for about 8 months now. I reached out to combat issues and stresses I was facing. He has allowed me to speak openly and comfortably about myself. He has helped me navigate a very difficult period in my life. I appreciate that he actually holds me accountable to taking action and is upfront and honest with me. At the same time he has given me tools to better myself, my relationships and my outlook on my life. Working with him has helped me rebuild my confidence, and allows me to focus on all the great things in my life now.

M.A.·Jan 2021

David is amazing, he’s a NO BS guy and will tel you how it is.

C.H.·Dec 2020

David has been amazing to talk to. The exercises I've participated in has helped me realized what sort of characteristics I want and how to get there. Thankyou David.

C.H.·Nov 2020

David Spann is really great at helping me get to the root of my issues. We are and will be continuing to do some deep, inner work. I look forward to continue working with David!

F.A.·Nov 2020

I am so grateful to have worked with David Spann. His expertise has been exceedingly helpful for me. I have learned a lot about myself and feel very supported!

E.M.·Nov 2020

A very helpful counsellor, understands my needs very well and is proactive, give a me the advice I need

M.A.·Oct 2020

David has truly helped me enter the next chapter of my life armed with new skills to hone with the goal of becoming the best version of myself. He displayed the ability to seek and understand my particular situation and explain and teach to me ways to apply various tools to a path of personal improvement. Thank you David.

R.O.·Oct 2020

David is caring, kind and extremely knowledgeable and in tuned with emotions expressed. I'd recommend him to anyone seeking a counselor.

K.A.·Oct 2020

Quite concise and helpful without judgement. Loved him !!

M.E.·Sep 2020

David is a professional and takes his job seriously. He is very intelligent and experienced in the field of Human Nature. In working with him, I didn’t feel like I was just another client but instead I felt that he took a personal interest in me and that someone cared about my well-being. During our sessions, I received encouragement and support that helped me to focus on becoming the best version of myself.

D.A.·Aug 2020

David is really understands my situation and put's me in in situations that promote growth in me as person.

J.O.·Aug 2020

David has been extremely helpful in the short time that we have been working together. He listens and understands my needs, he’s very knowledgeable, and he has stayed connected to the work that we are doing together. I’m very appreciative of how sincere and intentional he has been throughout the process. I was skeptical of using a digital counseling platform, but David has completely restored my trust. I would highly recommend working with him.

T.E.·Aug 2020

David takes the time to draw out answers through his thoughtful questioning and reasoning. He leads the person to healing answers by letting them figure it out themselves. Strongly recommended for those seeking faith based counseling.

M.A.·Aug 2020

This review should be properly started by thanking David for what he does in the counselling avenue for myself and many others; the value he brings to personal and professional approaches & thought processes have become invaluable to say the least. David has helped create a better path forward for me with his immense knowledge in the business sector, and coaches with the intent of client clarity & honouring the people we serve to create a balanced synergy. I've unlocked the next step in life thanks to David. Will continue to highly recommend his services.

S.E.·Jul 2020

Mr David have been incredible to work with . I have had a handfull of counselors throughout the lase decade of my life but none have been as helpful , nor made as much progress in my life as he had . He is kind , caring , understanding , helpful and very patient . He listen without judgement and provide guidance in a very efficient way . He's the first that made it feels as if he truly listens , care and have faith in me to overcome my challenges. I would highly recommend him to any who needs his services.

M.A.·Jun 2020

David is great. Always positive, challenges you and encourages you to challenge yourself. I learned a lot from him.

J.A.·Jun 2020

I worked with David for a short period of time, but during that time he really helped me to see myself in a more positive light. So if negative thinking is a big thing for you - whether you consciously realize it or not - I think David could help you.

C.H.·May 2020

David is a warm, thoughtful therapist who was able to help me pinpoint the causes of my pain, and helped me to see the factors that stood in the way of me being the best version of myself. Thank you David.

S.A.·May 2020

David is an extremely valuable mentor and counsellor. I cannot recommend his experience enough!

S.E.·Apr 2020

David has helped me understand the lost parts of my wonderful self in a profound manner. His compassionate and straight forward approach has been very helpful to me at a delicate time in life. He helped me untangle my confusions and navigate through a difficult time while remaining true to myself. David has been generous with his time and effort and his worksheets and supporting material were an eye opener for me. David not only helped me identify the areas I needed to work on but also gave me the tools to do so. The video sessions with him always felt like a breath of fresh air and his all round availability on texts made me feel like I had a true friend. I would recommend David to anyone who is in tough times because he is deeply caring and extremely effective at what he does. Thoroughly grateful for all his kind help!

F.I.·Apr 2020

David is an upstanding counselor. He has always been prompt with good questions and responses to my posts. I came to him for help with some pretty severe anxiety and depression, and he gave me a toolbox of thoughts and procedures to help me handle and heal the causes of my issues. His role shifted a bit to that of a life and professional coach, helping me work through and excel with communication skills with my family and coworkers. Thank you David!

S.T.·Apr 2020

David is extremely helpful and supportive. He challenges me and encourages open communication. He coaches me through the process of change and makes sure I have a clear understanding of why we focus on what we do. I totally recommend him!

E.M.·Mar 2020

Professional, knowledgeable , very dedicated, is able to find the time even when his schedule is packed, tactful and understanding.

M.A.·Mar 2020

David is a wonderful and inspiring man. I had fun with him because he has good sense of humor which kept the sessions and treatment light and productive. He helped me on my way to be the best version of myself!

Y.V.·Mar 2020

David is an excellent therapist. He is kind and compassionate and also straightforward and honest. I feel challenged to do my own work and actively participate in making change vs. just using it as a vent session. I feel very confident in him as a provider and am grateful for his help!

E.M.·Mar 2020

Just happy that the universe matched me with the best counselor ever!

D.A.·Feb 2020

David is someone who understands me and has the unique ability to not let me weasel out of my problems in a kind and caring manner. So glad I have him as a guiding influence on my journey now!

B.R.·Feb 2020

David has a warm heart and genuinely wants to see change in his client's lives. I have had 3 sessions so far with David and he has challenged me to be the best version of myself and provided many tools to help with communicating and empowering my wife. I highly recommend David, he will be a blessing to anyone that seeks his help.

B.E.·Jan 2020

Mr Spann is very correct and pragmatic. I feel very comfortable talking to him and he helped me a lot so far.

Y.V.·Jan 2020

David has provided me with an experience that is above and beyond what I had expected. He has provided a safe place for me to work through my thoughts and feelings while giving me thought provoking steps to remove obstacles created in my mind. I love that David provides worksheets based on the concerns we discussed. It gave me the chance to put the work in between our video sessions ! I highly recommend this platform and David to anyone who feels they need some guidance!

V.I.·Jan 2020

David has been a key part of my work on substance abuse recovery, and on working on myself. He’s a great guy and has a very kind heart, but at the same time he doesn’t accept BS. Theres been more then a few times where he either called me out on dishonesty and BS, but in a kindhearted way to get me to see my own truth. Quite simply, if you’re looking for a counselor to BS and give the spin around, don’t waste his time or yours. If you’re looking to really work on yourself and find your own truth, I could not recommend a better person. Keep up the good work David!

P.A.·Jan 2020

David is an amazing guide to work with, full of energy and constructive feedback. He helped me so much in identifying stuck points and to literally get back to becoming the best version of myself - thanks David!

P.H.·Dec 2019

David is great! He's been extremely supportive and of great help in my personal and professional development, always helping me set new goals and understand the way I feel about myself.

A.L.·Nov 2019

David helped me to find balance in a tricky time in my life. He helped me find my path to resolving my problems. He responded very quickly in the initial days when I felt distressed.

M.A.·Nov 2019

I cant speak highly enough about David. I came to BetterHelp about 3 months ago with severe PTSD that was ruining my life and my relationships. In a short time I began to learn better and healthier coping mechanisms, tools to stop and change thought patterns and find a new sense of peace and confidence. What a difference. I would recommend David to anyone that may be seeking help from trauma and anxiety, he is very good.

L.U.·Oct 2019

David is very receptive, listens carefully, and makes you reflect.

C.A.·Oct 2019

David is a skilled counselor and a wonderful guide. I enjoyed the process of working with him and would not hesitate to do so again if the need were to arise.

W.I.·Oct 2019

David was very patient listening to my concerns and asking insightful questions. The approach and tools that were provided to me helped as an anchor to guide me further. Some of my thought processes were validated through the dialogue. It was a pleasant experience working with David.

L.E.·Sep 2019

David is A+! I've seen many therapists over the years, but David has truly been special. He's kind, authentic, genuine, caring and funny, while at the same time being direct and firm in helping me to challenge myself and hold me accountable. From our first conversation, it was clear that he truly understood the circumstances that brought me to BetterHelp, and while I still struggle from time to time, I'm coping much, much better! Thank you, David!

D.A.·Aug 2019

David supported me in becoming aware of my strengths and being the best version of myself. He helped me in a period of my life in which I was literally stuck and my negative beliefs were holding me back from being myself and shine.

S.I.·Aug 2019

David has been my greatest support in navigating issues that were simply holding me back from being happy. Before working with David, I was suffering from anxiety due to relationship issues and career changes that were putting me in a bad place. We worked on everything step by step and I can say, with great gratitude, that I feel much stronger and happier now, after only a few months. I've managed to rebuild that strength in time with his help. He's also never missed a session and always went the extra mile to help with everything he could. Thanks, David!

A.L.·Jul 2019

David is extremely attentive and a wonderful support. I would highly recommend him as a counselor.

B.R.·Jul 2019

David, I would like to thank you for being a good listener and being caring in the advice you've given. Talking and interacting with you brought me back to a few core realizations. Keep well David, and again .. thank you - keep doing what you're doing!

T.J.·May 2019

David has been great to work with so far. He is friendly and very easy to talk to - he has a comforting feeling to him that is really lovely! He's been good with helping me dig around to find some clarity in what my problems actually are and how to address them.

E.M.·May 2019

David is a very experienced psychologist and very good at understanding, responding to my needs and effectively helping in my convoluted personal situation. I would highly recommend.

M.A.·Apr 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Spann offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Spann works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Spann speak?

David Spann speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Spann have?

David Spann has 29 years of experience.

Where is David Spann licensed to practice?

David Spann is licensed to practice in North Carolina and Ohio.

Does David Spann accept clients outside of the United States?

No, David Spann does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Spann offer?

David Spann offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

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