- Trauma recovery
- ADHD and impulsivity
- Chronic illness support
About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. He offers counseling focused on adults and adolescents who have faced complex trauma, problems with impulsivity, anger, and ADHD. AJ emphasizes practical strategies to reduce painful thoughts and behaviors. He welcomes people who want concrete tools and steady support.
AJ has a long history working with chronic medical issues and end-of-life concerns. He provides interventions for chronic pain, illness, disability, and the stress that can follow cancer treatment. He also helps with grief, addiction, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue.
His approach combines methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as needed. Sessions focus on practical skills, emotion regulation, and exploring personal values to guide change.
AJ conducts sessions by audio or video and schedules weekday evening appointments. The first meeting runs 45 minutes and ongoing sessions are 30 minutes. He reviews messages once daily, typically in the evening, and responds the next day when messages come after his daily check.
He practices in Indiana and works in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on his availability. AJ aims to provide steady, down-to-earth support and concrete tools to help people regain control and move forward.
Approaches for online therapy and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and taking steps that match your values. It can help when negative thinking or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's experience, using empathic listening to help people find their own solutions and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. AJ treats this as a collaborative process - he will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and preferences. Together they will test what helps and adjust the plan over time.
AJ offers online sessions by audio or video, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy evenings. Online appointments can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins after a difficult day, and let people access skilled care from their community in Indiana. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether audio or video will be used. Online work focuses on practical skill teaching, values-based planning, and managing emotions in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does AJ commonly help with?
He supports adults and adolescents with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, stress, anxiety, and addictions. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, skills-based work and client-centered conversation. Sessions mix emotion work, behavior change strategies, and values-based planning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
AJ brings 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Much of his work has focused on complex trauma, impulsivity, and chronic medical issues.
Where is AJ based and what are his credentials?
He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and practices there. He works in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people located where he is licensed to practice.
What session formats does he use?
He provides audio and video counseling. Confirm the current session options before booking to match your needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with AJ?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability. The first session is 45 minutes and follow-ups are 30 minutes.