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Dr. Robert Spaulding II

Dr. Robert Spaulding II

Therapist · Georgia

Practical, experienced counselor for life stressors

  • 37 years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Direct practical style

About Robert

Dr. Robert Spaulding II helps people navigate money-related stress alongside many life concerns. He works with issues such as relationship strain, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting stress, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem. He brings 37 years in the mental health field to sessions and practices in Georgia. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients.

His style is direct and practical. He aims for an open, honest atmosphere where mutual respect helps people make changes. Sessions focus on concrete steps you can try between meetings and clear goals you can measure over time. He emphasizes working together to build a map for change rather than giving only abstract advice.

Robert uses several approaches depending on what a person needs. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Jungian ideas about meaning and symbols. He mixes methods to fit each person's situation.

He has long experience with addiction and recovery and understands the practical demands of treatment and relapse prevention. He also supports people facing caregiving stress, workplace pressure, and life transitions. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching step helps pair your needs with his approach.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where values-based choices help reduce conflict and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and replacing them with practical skills and experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions; this can help people who need space to reflect and gain confidence.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than relying on a single approach. That conversation can occur during initial sessions and guide how treatment progresses.

The practical upside of online therapy is fitting care into everyday life. It can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time so sessions fit around work, caregiving, or other commitments. If you want to learn which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. The therapist uses his clinical approaches to shape online sessions so they translate into useful exercises, emotion-regulation skills, and clear next steps you can try between meetings.

Areas of focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changesADHDStress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, career issues, and related concerns including abandonment and attachment issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?

His style is interactive, practical, engaging, empathic, and direct. He focuses on building an honest, respectful working relationship and on concrete steps clients can use between sessions.

What kind of clinical experience does he bring?

He brings 37 years in the mental health field and long experience working with addiction and recovery, both outpatient and inpatient settings, and with clients across a wide age range.

What credentials and location are on file for this therapist?

He is listed as Dr. Robert Spaulding II, LPC, practicing in the state of Georgia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available for meetings?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

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