Arthur (AJ) Spoerner, LCSW
Licensed in Indiana · 20 years in practice
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of practice based in Indiana.
License and registration
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34001980A · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1639348501 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Arthur
Arthur (AJ) Spoerner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of practice based in Indiana. He focuses on practical strategies for adults and adolescents who are coping with trauma, anger, ADHD, chronic pain, and related health and life stressors. AJ offers respectful, straightforward care and aims to meet people where they are.
AJ often helps people who are dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, and the everyday fallout of difficult life changes.
Background and approach
He also supports those navigating caregiver stress, cancer-related distress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings. His approach blends several well-known methods so work is both practical and personal.
AJ uses techniques that help shift unhelpful thinking, build coping skills for intense emotions and impulsive behavior, and clarify values that guide change. He aims to keep sessions focused and useful. Sessions begin with a longer first meeting to get a full picture, then move to shorter regular appointments.
AJ conducts therapy by audio or video only and generally checks messages once each evening. He is candid about boundaries and what to expect during treatment. People who prefer direct guidance and skill-building tend to fit well with his style.
He invites you to complete a short matching questionnaire on the site to see if scheduling with him makes sense for your needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Arthur lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that cause distress and testing small changes that bring relief. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic listening stance so clients feel heard while they work toward their goals.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 change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and maintain a more traditional session feel. Phone sessions offer a lower-bandwidth option or a way to fit a brief check-in into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging can support ongoing coaching, quick skill practice, or updates between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep regular contact and to schedule care around work, school, and family demands.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include chronic illness, cancer-related distress, caregiver stress, and first responder issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, skill-focused style that combines validation with practical steps. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thinking, managing strong emotions, and building coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents on complex trauma, impulsivity, anger management, ADHD, and health-related distress.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Indiana and holds the credential LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He conducts therapy using audio or video calls. The first session is 45 minutes and follow-ups are 30 minutes.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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