Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
David Spann, LCSW, LISW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C008137
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.1700680
- NPI
- 1316224470
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information David supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Attachment issues
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Spann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an Independent Licensed Social Worker (LISW) in North Carolina with 29 years of clinical experience. He focuses on addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also helps with parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
His background includes work in outpatient, residential, and hospital settings. He has experience at a Naval hospital working with Active Duty Marines and has handled dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders. That history informs how he talks about the effects of trauma, mental illness, and addiction on family stress and daily life.
David uses a mix of approaches in sessions. He draws on attachment-based ideas when looking at how relationships shape behavior. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for symptoms like anxiety, mood instability, and impulsive behavior. Motivational Interviewing and mindfulness practices are used to support change and coping.
Beyond clinical work he has decades of experience in leadership, coaching, program development, and training. He has provided crisis intervention training for law enforcement and taught the NAMI Family to Family program for teachers. He also leads seminars on grief, communication, anger management, and boundaries.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used. Session costs vary by location, and the service runs on a subscription clients can cancel at any time. International clients are not being accepted.
BHow sessions work
How David’s approaches translate to online work
David commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current behavior. That approach helps with intimacy-related issues, codependency, and communication problems by naming patterns and trying new ways of relating.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and coping with life changes through concrete skills and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Those practical benefits can help maintain consistency while working on addiction, trauma, relationship, and mood concerns.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Ohio
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style?
Sessions combine attachment-based approaches, client-centered work, CBT, DBT strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience in outpatient, residential, and hospital settings, including work at a Naval hospital with Active Duty Marines.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds NC LCSW and OH LISW credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers