Therapist profile
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Anger and Trauma-focused clinician
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Indiana / 34001980A
- NPI1639348501
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- Anger management strategies
- Trauma and grief support
- ADHD and impulsivity
About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, struggle with impulsivity, or want support managing anger and ADHD. Arthur’s practice also addresses grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, and stress-related concerns.
He has a particular focus on chronic pain, illness, disability, and distress related to cancer treatment. He also supports people facing end-of-life questions and caregiver stress. Arthur uses practical strategies aimed at changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that cause distress.
Sessions begin with a 45-minute first appointment and continue with 30-minute follow-ups. He offers audio and video counseling and checks messages once daily, usually in the evening. He does not take international clients and practices in Indiana.
In sessions Arthur blends evidence-informed methods to match what a person needs. He aims to teach concrete skills for staying calm, managing impulses, and handling anger before it escalates. He also addresses how mood, trauma, or physical illness can make those problems worse.
People who choose his work can expect focused, skills-based meetings that emphasize short-term tools and longer-term coping strategies. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first session.
How sessions work
How Arthur integrates approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps when anger or avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change patterns that fuel anger and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that reduce impulsive reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arthur will collaborate with a client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Arthur offers audio and video counseling as his stated session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they suit your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief focused check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use tools and worksheets together in real time while practicing skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based work drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered approaches to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults and adolescents.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LCSW in Indiana and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on your region.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.