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Dr. Robert Spaulding II

Dr. Robert Spaulding II, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 37+ years of experience

Experienced counselor for life transitions

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  • Practical guidance
  • Direct and empathic
  • Longterm experience

About Robert

Dr. Robert Spaulding II is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 37 years of experience in the mental health field. He focuses on concerns such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career worries, and depression. He combines a direct, interactive style with empathy to help people take practical steps forward.

He uses whole-person approaches that mix talking, skills practice, and goal-setting. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what small changes can improve day-to-day life. He emphasizes honesty, open-mindedness, willingness, and mutual respect as the foundation for change.

Dr. Spaulding draws on several therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Jungian Therapy, choosing techniques to match a person’s needs. He also brings long experience with addiction recovery and familiarity with 12-step approaches when substance issues are present.

People can expect a practical, engaged approach that blends direct feedback with supportive listening. The aim is to create a clear map for moving toward stated goals and managing setbacks along the way.

He welcomes international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

37+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

The therapist uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy as part of his approach. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that reflect your values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes creating a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and focus of work; it helps people feel heard and understood while they sort through their concerns.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which ideas and techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list explicit formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and letting people meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to an online setting so work continues between sessions without demanding extra time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

This therapist supports people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career issues, depression, and related concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

The style is interactive, practical, engaging, empathic, and direct. Sessions mix talking, skills work, and goal-setting to produce manageable steps forward.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 37 years of experience working in the mental health field and many years of personal long-term recovery related experience.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats; check the platform to learn how sessions are delivered.

How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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