- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Colette
Colette Spaulding is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, relationship strains, and family of origin issues. Colette offers practical strategies aimed at improving day-to-day coping, relationships, and emotional balance.
Colette asks, "What has happened to you?" rather than focusing on what is wrong. She listens to each person's story and looks for patterns, strengths, and existing coping skills. Sessions are collaborative and direct, with attention to concrete changes people can make between meetings.
She often uses Client-Centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address mood, anxiety, and relationship problems. Colette also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when processing distressing memories is part of the work. These approaches are presented in plain terms and applied to everyday concerns like parenting stress, workplace pressure, or recurring conflict.
Practical skills, increased self-understanding, and clearer communication are common focuses. Colette pays attention to issues such as codependency, abandonment fears, control problems, and forgiveness when they come up. She uses humor when appropriate and encourages small, manageable steps toward change.
People who want to begin are guided through a simple onboarding process that includes a brief questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and building a trusting working relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports people to identify their own goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors that contribute to problems. Online CBT often includes brief exercises, thought records, and practical experiments to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. In a virtual setting DBT skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed with concrete coaching on using them in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different options, talk about what feels manageable, and adjust methods based on each client's needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into work breaks, travel, or other routines. Some formats require less bandwidth or a shorter check-in, while others allow for longer, focused conversation. Reach out via the platform workflow to complete the short questionnaire and arrange the first session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and related problems like codependency and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that focuses on stories, patterns, and practical coping skills alongside CBT and DBT techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing from Michigan.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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