Therapist profile
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner, LCSW
LCSW - Trauma and parenting support
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- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting concerns
- ADHD and impulsivity
About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of practice. He works with adults and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, who struggle with impulsivity, anger, ADHD, chronic pain, or distress related to cancer and end-of-life issues.
AJ focuses on giving clear, usable strategies rather than long theoretical talks. He offers techniques to challenge negative thinking and beliefs that affect behavior. Sessions are practical and aim to reduce patterns that cause pain and distress.
His background spans two decades of hands-on clinical work. That experience includes helping people with grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, and caregiver strain. He also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, autism spectrum concerns, and blended family matters.
AJ draws on several therapy styles to shape sessions. He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally-focused work, and client-centered practice. He adapts these tools to the immediate problem the person brings to a session.
Sessions are conducted by audio or video only. Initial sessions last 45 minutes and follow-ups are 30 minutes. He checks messages once daily, usually in the evening, and replies the next day for messages after 8:30 pm. He does not accept international clients and practices in Indiana.
How sessions work
How AJ uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing negative thinking and unhelpful behavior patterns to reduce distress. It is often applied for depression, anxiety, and anger issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and managing impulsivity and strong reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. AJ will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions continue.
The biography indicates AJ provides audio and video counseling only. If you prefer other formats, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins, and remove travel time. They also let people use audio-only when bandwidth is limited or video is not preferable. Work together with the therapist to pick session timing and a format that fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, and related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered methods to address thinking patterns and behavior.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on complex trauma, impulsivity, chronic illness-related distress, and more.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and provides services within that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
The biography states he provides audio and video counseling only; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.