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Arthur (AJ) Spoerner, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Arthur

Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on integrated interventions for adults and adolescents who have faced complex trauma, struggles with impulsivity and anger, and symptoms related to ADHD.

Background and approach

AJ also offers targeted support for people coping with chronic pain, illness, disability, cancer-related distress, and end-of-life concerns, bringing practical strategies to difficult life moments. His approach emphasizes evidence-informed techniques to address patterns of negative thinking and beliefs that contribute to distress and unwanted behaviors.

AJ blends several therapeutic methods to develop interventions and tools tailored to each person’s situation, aiming to reduce symptom burden and enhance daily functioning. He offers audio and video counseling during evening hours on Tuesdays through Fridays, with an initial 45-minute intake session followed by 30-minute follow-ups.

While he is not available for emergency services, he directs clients to local crisis resources when urgent help is needed.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress and to improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration to create a supportive space where clients can explore goals and build self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and AJ works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions rather than relying on a single model, and he will discuss options and rationale so clients can make informed choices about their care.

Online sessions are offered as video calls and audio-only phone meetings, with availability in the evenings on Tuesdays through Fridays. These formats support flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or health concerns and make it possible to continue consistent work on goals without travel. Live chat and text-based messaging options are available through the broader service for intermittent check-ins, while the primary clinical work occurs by audio or video.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Arthur address?
He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and self-esteem concerns, and career or life-change coping.
What is Arthur's therapeutic style like?
His practice combines evidence-informed approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered methods to create practical interventions and strategies that fit each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Arthur brings 20 years of experience providing integrated interventions for adults and adolescents, with particular work in complex trauma, impulsivity, anger management, and chronic health-related distress.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34001980A and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is provided via video calls and audio-only phone sessions; he does not offer messaging-only formats for clinical work on his schedule.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s listed 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

What Arthur can help with

Arthur (AJ) Spoerner works with clients on trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Arthur works with adults and adolescents that have experienced complex trauma.

How Arthur approaches therapy

Arthur's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Arthur is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Indiana, with 20 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Arthur aims to provide you with interventions and strategies to help you with negative thinking and believes that are impacting your behavior and are causing you pain and distress.