Arthur (AJ) Spoerner, LCSW

Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents who face complex trauma, impulsivity, anger, and ADHD. AJ focuses on practical steps that can reduce distress and help people regain control over daily life.

He has a particular interest in supporting people with chronic pain, long-term illness, disability, and distress related to cancer treatment. He also addresses issues that come up at the end of life. AJ aims to offer clear strategies rather than long lectures, so sessions focus on doable skills and next steps.

Sessions begin by identifying what matters most to the person and which reactions cause the most trouble. AJ uses a mix of approaches to challenge unhelpful thinking and build better habits of response. He listens for patterns that feed anger, addiction, or low mood and helps people try different ways of handling them.

Therapy with AJ tends to be structured and goal oriented while still leaving room to talk about feelings. He combines practical coping techniques with attention to emotional experience. Many people find this helpful when juggling health issues, work demands, or major life changes.

AJ offers audio and video counseling and sees clients on weeknights. He uses shorter follow-up sessions after an initial longer meeting so work can fit into busy lives. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to match and schedule a session.

How these approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical ways to reframe thinking and change unhelpful behaviors, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the person’s own goals to create a supportive space for change; it can be helpful when someone needs to process grief or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and new issues appear.

AJ provides online sessions by audio or video according to his profile. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into evenings and busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up meetings that are focused and time efficient. Confirm the current session options and scheduling details before booking so sessions match everyday routines.