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Dr. Robert Spaulding II

Therapist · Georgia

Dr. Robert Spaulding II, LPC

Practical, experienced counselor for life challenges

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  • Direct and empathic
  • Recovery-informed
  • Goal-focused

About Robert

Dr. Robert Spaulding II is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 37 years in the mental health field. He helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and stress. He also supports people managing ADHD, anger, intimacy concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions.

His approach is straightforward and interactive. Sessions focus on building an honest, respectful relationship and practical next steps. He uses clear conversation, goal-setting, and hands-on strategies that clients can try between meetings.

Dr. Spaulding brings long experience with substance use concerns and recovery. He understands 12-step models and the rhythms of long-term recovery, and draws on that background when addiction or relapse prevention are part of the work.

Therapy draws on several clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and Jungian perspectives. These tools are used to match the work to each person’s needs rather than to follow a single script.

People who choose him can expect a direct but empathic style. The focus is on clarifying what you want to change, making a simple plan, and taking small steps toward those goals. He also offers coaching-style support when clients want practical life and career guidance.

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 how they work online

Dr. Spaulding uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the person lead the conversation to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool he draws on to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills for stress, anger, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix approaches over time so work stays practical and relevant to what the client wants to achieve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling more flexible. It can also help people continue therapy across locations, including international clients, while focusing on the same goals and tools they would use in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He supports people with relationships, trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, ADHD, stress, and related life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is interactive, practical, empathic, and direct. Sessions emphasize honest communication and concrete steps clients can try between appointments.

How much experience does he have?

He has 37 years of experience in the mental health field, including long work with substance use settings and recovery support.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia, United States.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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