- Trauma and abuse
- Chronic pain and illness
- Blended family issues
About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents who face complex trauma, impulsivity, anger, and ADHD. He also provides support for people coping with chronic pain, illness, disability, and distress related to cancer treatment and end-of-life concerns.
AJ focuses on practical interventions and clear strategies. He aims to help people notice negative thinking and beliefs that drive painful behavior. Sessions are audio or video only, with a 45-minute first session and 30-minute follow-ups. He checks messages once each evening and responds the next day if needed.
In sessions he uses several evidence-informed approaches. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and act on them, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns, and Client-Centered work to follow the client’s priorities. He also draws on DBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those methods fit the concern.
People often come to him for grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, parenting and blended family concerns, and career or life transitions. He offers straightforward coaching for coping skills alongside therapeutic work aimed at longer-term change.
AJ’s practice is oriented toward real-life problems and steps you can try between sessions. He encourages clients to notice what works and adjust approaches over time. To begin, use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to set a first meeting.
How AJ uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where people feel stuck by unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that maintain distress, which can help with anger, ADHD-related impulsivity, and negative thinking. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities so the work stays relevant to daily life and immediate problems.Choosing an approach is often part of the early work. AJ will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend options. That decision is collaborative and can change as you learn what works in practice.
The biography notes he offers audio and video counseling. If those specifics matter to you, confirm the session formats on the booking page before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, medical appointments, or treatment schedules. Audio sessions can be a shorter check-in when bandwidth or attention needs are limited, while video sessions allow for more direct interaction and nonverbal cues. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and coaching to the online setting so work continues between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with related to blended households?
He lists blended family issues among his focus areas and helps with stepfamily stress, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines through individual work.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical interventions such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on trauma, ADHD, anger, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he offer?
His profile states he provides audio or video counseling; confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.