David Spann
Experienced LCSW blending CBT and relational work
LCSW, LISW North Carolina
- Experience
- 29 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Family, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About David
David Spann brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to a broad clinical practice informed by nearly three decades of experience. He integrates CBT with attachment-focused and client-centered perspectives to help people address trauma, addiction, mood disorders, grief, relationship concerns, and persistent mental health challenges.
Background and approach
David earned a psychology degree from the University of Virginia and a master's from Florida Gulf Coast University, and he has worked across outpatient, residential, and hospital settings including service with a Naval Hospital supporting Active Duty Marines.
His background includes work with dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders, and he incorporates trauma-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and family systems ideas when helpful. David also draws on extensive experience in leadership development, crisis intervention training, teacher and family education, and public speaking to support clients seeking greater relational intimacy, improved communication, and life purpose.
He holds LCSW and LISW licenses and practices in North Carolina, offering a strengths-based, solution-focused orientation aimed at practical skills and personal growth.
Integrating evidence-informed approaches with online care
David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his approach and focuses on how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional regulation, aiding work on intimacy, trust, and family issues. He blends these approaches with client-centered techniques that emphasize the individual's strengths and goals and support personal growth in a collaborative way.Finding the best-fit approach is treated as a shared process. The therapist works together with each person to clarify goals, try specific strategies, and adjust methods based on what is most effective and comfortable for the client, so treatment evolves from the client's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These remote formats make it easier to access care from wherever the client is located in North Carolina and to continue work between meetings, supporting consistent progress while accommodating busy lives and varying access needs.
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Experience
29+ years
Licensed
North Carolina, Ohio
Languages
English