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Arthur (AJ) Spoerner

Compassionate care for trauma and life transitions

LCSW Indiana

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Arthur

Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with two decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He focuses on helping adults and adolescents who have faced complex trauma, challenges with impulsivity, anger management, and ADHD, and he also offers support for those coping with chronic pain, illness, disability, and distress related to cancer treatment and end-of-life concerns.

AJ emphasizes practical interventions and strategies aimed at reducing distress and addressing negative thinking patterns that influence behavior. His approach blends evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs, offering structured work to shift unhelpful beliefs while attending to emotional experience.

Sessions are offered by audio or video, with an initial 45-minute intake and subsequent 30-minute appointments, and he maintains clear boundaries around message response times and emergency procedures. AJ presents a direct, supportive presence and invites prospective clients to take the first step toward change by choosing to work together when the timing feels right.

Approach and Online Options for Practical, Evidence-Informed Care

AJ commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, an approach that often focuses on practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and difficulties with impulsivity. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which supports people in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust strategies over time based on what proves most helpful. This process emphasizes partnership and tailoring interventions rather than applying a single fixed technique.

Online therapy with AJ is provided via audio and video sessions, and the service platform also supports phone, live chat, and text-based messaging options for scheduling and ongoing contact. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health-related limitations, and they make it possible to continue structured, skills-focused work without traveling to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does AJ commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and self-esteem challenges, career and life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
His work blends client-centered listening with structured, evidence-informed interventions such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and emotionally focused and psychodynamic elements to address thinking patterns and emotional experience.
How much clinical experience does he have?
AJ has 20 years of experience providing integrated interventions for adults and adolescents, including work with complex trauma, impulsivity, and chronic health-related distress.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LCSW and practices in Indiana; his license is listed as IN LCSW 34001980A.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He provides therapy via audio and video sessions, and the broader service offers options including phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging through the subscription model.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; scheduling follows the therapist's stated availability.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English