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Dr. Robert Spaulding II

Therapist · Georgia

Experienced counselor for relationship and recovery issues

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Dr. Robert Spaulding II
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Georgia · LPC010046
NPI
1518583624
Experience
37 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia
  • Direct and practical
  • Collaborative approach
  • Focus on skills

About Robert

Dr. Robert Spaulding II is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with decades of experience helping people manage relationship hurt, codependency, trauma, and substance-related concerns. He addresses anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and life changes in straightforward, practical sessions. Dr. Spaulding uses clear, down-to-earth language so people understand next steps from the first visit.

He draws on a mix of therapy approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on everyday skills - improving communication, managing strong emotions, coping with grief, and handling work or parenting stress. He centers the conversation on what is realistic and useful for daily life.

Dr. Spaulding has 37 years in the mental health field and works from a collaborative stance. He favors an interactive, direct style that still makes space for empathy and respect. The goal is to create a working plan together and follow practical steps toward it.

People often leave sessions with clear coping strategies and homework they can use between meetings. He also supports conversations around addiction, recovery, and commitment concerns without jargon. His approach aims to make therapy understandable and applicable.

Clients can expect a therapist who combines experience with plain talk. The process begins with mapping goals and then testing small changes. Over time the focus is on building habits that ease daily stress and improve relationships.

Approaches that guide online work and change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps when people feel stuck, uncertain about choices, or overwhelmed by painful thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes empathy and respect so the client drives the agenda and goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Together you can try an approach for a few sessions and adjust based on how it feels and what is helping.

This profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can let someone access a licensed professional from another location, which can expand choices for style and expertise. The practical focus remains the same: set clear goals, practice skills between meetings, and track small changes over time.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He helps people with relationships, codependency, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, parenting stress, and work or career concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is interactive and direct while remaining empathic. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills, clear goals, and steps to try between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He has 37 years in the mental health field and long experience working with substance-related concerns and recovery issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How does cost and payment work?

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

How do I get started with him?

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