David Spann, LCSW, LISW

Licensed in North Carolina · 29 years in practice

David Spann uses an approach focused on relationships and practical skills to help people move forward.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C008137 · expires January 2028
LISW, Ohio: I.1700680 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1316224470 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

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About David

David Spann uses an approach focused on relationships and practical skills to help people move forward. He combines attachment work with client-centered care to understand what keeps someone stuck. He draws on 29 years of practice to guide conversations that aim to reduce anxiety, manage mood problems, and address addiction and trauma concerns.

He helps people looking to improve intimacy, handle grief, or cope with major life changes. Sessions often focus on improving communication, setting clearer boundaries, and finding calm when anger or stress feels overwhelming.

Background and approach

He also offers coaching-style support for career and life-purpose questions. David earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in North Carolina and a Licensed Independent Social Worker credential in Ohio.

Those credentials reflect his professional background and long-term clinical work. His experience spans outpatient clinics, residential programs, and hospital settings, including time working with Active Duty Marines at a naval hospital. He has also served as a trainer in crisis intervention and in programs for families affected by mental illness.

That mix of clinical and training roles informs how he plans sessions and sets practical goals. In sessions he uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based ideas. People can expect a straightforward, strengths-focused style that aims to build useful skills and clearer relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Workplace issues

Approaches David names

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Online support

How attachment work and skills-based therapy translate online

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early interactions shape current bonds, helping people improve trust, closeness, and communication. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and responding to each person without judgment so they can find their own solutions and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work in therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative process often includes checking in on what is working and adjusting methods over time.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read facial cues and practice communication skills, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging offer brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit care into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping the focus on real progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stress, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions blend attachment-based and client-centered ideas with practical skill work from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 29 years of professional experience across outpatient, residential, and hospital settings, including work with Active Duty Marines at a naval hospital.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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