Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Arthur works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping adults and adolescents who face trauma, impulsivity, anger, ADHD, and related challenges. AJ uses clear, practical strategies to help people change patterns that cause distress.
He often works with people coping with chronic pain, illness, disability, and the stress that can come with cancer treatment and end-of-life issues.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts and beliefs and trying different ways to respond. AJ aims to teach tools that reduce anger and impulsive reactions and support better daily functioning. AJ draws on several approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening.
He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused work when helpful. The result is a tailored mix of strategies and supportive conversation. Initial sessions are slightly longer to get a clear picture of needs, and follow-up visits move at a steady pace.
He offers audio and video counseling and manages messages once daily in the evening. This structure helps keep sessions focused and predictable. People who want practical steps for anger, mood, or stress often find his style useful.
He encourages collaboration so clients can try tools between sessions and adjust the plan as they go. AJ welcomes questions about how he structures work and what to expect in early meetings.
What Arthur works with
Everything Arthur lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Arthur's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Arthur lists
- 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
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking steps aligned with personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and managing anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for mood, ADHD challenges, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting connection so people feel heard and can try new ways of coping.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there he tailors a mix of techniques and checks in regularly to adjust the plan together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler way to check in when bandwidth or visual focus is a concern. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework prompts, or coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping a steady course of care.
Questions people ask about Arthur
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines clear skill-teaching with attentive listening, using practical exercises and collaborative problem-solving to reduce impulsivity and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents facing complex trauma, anger, impulsivity, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He provides video calls and phone sessions along with live chat and text-based messaging options.
How does payment and cost work?
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 him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's available times.