- LGBT concerns
- Divorce mediation
- Anger management
About Rell
Rell Spickerman is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 40 years of clinical experience. He spent decades combining work as a parish pastor with a parallel career in mental health counseling. His practice addresses grief, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, addictions, and family problems among many other issues.
He has long been involved with LGBT concerns and cites a personal connection through a transgender grandson that shaped his commitment in this area. Work in hospice chaplaincy gave him regular experience providing bereavement support to people facing loss. That background informs how he talks with people about end-of-life issues and grief.
Spickerman also has experience in divorce mediation and dispute management, helping people think through parenting decisions after separation. He describes his role as more of a guide than an expert who tells others what to do. Practical solutions and clear next steps are central to his approach.
His clinical methods include cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, narrative and solution-focused work, and client-centered listening. He also notes experience with rational emotive psychotherapy, anger management work, career planning, and modest experience with Ericksonian hypnotherapy and healing storytelling.
Sessions are conversational and direct. He aims to reduce resistance to change through humor and steady support. He states a commitment to unconditional positive regard and helping people make concrete changes they can try between meetings.
How his methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and values, then take actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and coping. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person’s experience, giving space for them to lead the conversation and set goals.Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences. He draws from several approaches and adjusts what he uses based on progress and what the client finds most helpful.
The practical benefit of remote sessions is making meetings fit into everyday life. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since none are listed in the biography. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods effectively through conversation and focused practice between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, plus a broad list of other concerns such as career, intimacy, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his style in sessions?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. He says he acts as a guide who helps people find solutions rather than lecturing them.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience, combining pastoral work and mental health counseling across that time.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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