- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Anger and impulsivity
- Chronic pain support
About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents. He focuses on complex trauma, impulsivity, anger management, and ADHD. He also addresses chronic pain, illness, disability, and distress related to cancer treatment and end-of-life concerns.
AJ uses clear, practical strategies in sessions. He helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. He offers techniques to reduce impulsive reactions and manage anger. He also works on improving daily functioning when chronic health issues are present.
Over two decades of practice have shaped AJ’s approach. He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with acceptance and behavior-based methods. That mix aims to address strong emotions, difficult relationships with self, and patterns that repeat over time.
Initial sessions are 45 minutes and follow-ups are 30 minutes. AJ conducts audio and video counseling only, and checks messages once a day, typically in the evening. He responds to messages left after 8:30 pm the following day.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session. AJ works in English and provides services from Indiana.
How AJ blends approaches for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the way emotions shape relationships with oneself and others. In practice this means naming and working with strong emotions, then shifting unhelpful interaction patterns that follow from them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to take actions that align with their values. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective, encouraging self-direction and an open clinician stance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. AJ will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their needs and goals. He uses the first session to learn what’s most pressing and to suggest which methods could help in the short term and over time.
AJ offers audio and video counseling only according to his profile, and session length is set at 45 minutes for the initial meeting and 30 minutes thereafter. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Confirm the exact session options before booking so they match your schedule and preferences.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and self-esteem among other concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on complex trauma, impulsivity, anger, and related issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides audio and video counseling only. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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