Arthur (AJ) Spoerner , LCSW

Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with more than 20 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. He specializes in addressing complex trauma, impulsivity, anger management, and ADHD, and he integrates practical interventions to help people regain control over thoughts and behaviors that cause distress.

He also focuses on supporting individuals facing chronic pain, long-term illness, disability, and distress related to cancer treatment, including end-of-life concerns. His work emphasizes actionable strategies and coping tools to reduce negative thinking and shifting beliefs that interfere with daily functioning.

AJ aims to offer respectful, evidence-informed care that meets each person where they are. He welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with clients who are ready to pursue change and growth, and he says it is an honor to be considered as a therapeutic partner.

AJ provides audio and video counseling only. He schedules sessions in the evenings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Initial sessions run 45 minutes, with subsequent sessions lasting 30 minutes. He checks messages once daily, generally in the evening, and any messages received after 8:30 pm are answered the following day. He does not provide emergency services - if urgent help is needed, callers should contact 1-800-273-8255, call 911, or go to a local emergency room.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clarity about personal values and uses mindfulness and committed action to help people live alongside difficult thoughts and sensations. It can be helpful for chronic pain, illness-related distress, and situations where avoidance has become limiting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and patterns that influence emotions and behavior. It is often used to address depression, anxiety, negative thinking, and behaviors that maintain distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive reactions. It can assist people dealing with anger, impulsivity, and intense emotional states.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Arthur (AJ) Spoerner works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts interventions as progress unfolds.

Online therapy brings practical advantages - sessions can occur by video calls or phone, and therapy more broadly can also be delivered through live chat or text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and can make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.