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Dr. Robert Spaulding II, LPC

  • Experience37 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasRelationship, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Robert

Dr. Robert Spaulding II is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who brings 37 years of experience addressing a wide array of personal and relational challenges.

Background and approach

He works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety and stress, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, career questions, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.

His practice also attends to areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, cancer-related stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

His therapeutic stance is interactive, practical, engaging, empathic, and direct, emphasizing the quality of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. He uses a range of evidence-informed methods including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, tailoring techniques to each person’s needs.

Dr. Spaulding holds a doctoral degree in psychology and practices as an LPC (GA LPC LPC010046).

He accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of different parts that can hold emotions, beliefs, and memories; the work helps people understand and harmonize those parts to reduce internal conflict and heal from trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, offering empathic, nonjudgmental support to foster self-understanding and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful, adapting techniques over time rather than prescribing a single path from the outset.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people engage in care. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue work between sessions through messaging when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice supports a broad set of concerns including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety and stress, addictions, depression, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, career and self-esteem matters, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions tend to be interactive, practical, empathic, and direct, with an emphasis on building an honest, respectful therapeutic relationship to support change.
How much experience does the counselor have?
The clinician has 37 years of experience working in the mental health field across outpatient and inpatient settings and with a wide range of client concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The provider is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia listed as GA LPC LPC010046 and holds a doctoral degree in psychology.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's 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

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English