Colette Spaulding, LMSW
Michigan · 15 years in practice
Colette Spaulding is a licensed master social worker who centers Existential and client-centered ideas in her work.
License and registration
- LMSW, Michigan
- 6801090723 · expires February 2029
- NPI
- 1407091317 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
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About Colette
Colette Spaulding is a licensed master social worker who centers Existential and client-centered ideas in her work. She focuses on what has happened to a person rather than what is wrong with them. Colette aims to help people learn practical strategies to manage anxiety, trauma, mood shifts, and relationship struggles while seeking more satisfaction and meaning in life.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can tell their stories.
Background and approach
Conversations tend to look at patterns, strengths, and coping habits. Together she and the client map ways to increase self-awareness and improve relationships. Colette draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing intense emotions and changing unhelpful thinking.
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate. These tools are used alongside open questions about values and purpose that come from an existential perspective. Her background includes 15 years in the mental health field in Michigan.
She has experience supporting people who face abuse, domestic violence, mood disorders, obsessive thoughts, co-occurring conditions, and anger problems. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to the individual. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical.
Colette values flexibility and brings a sense of humor when it helps. Her goal is to support growth, healing, and clearer choices as people move through difficult life changes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Colette lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Colette names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Colette uses Existential Therapy to help people look at meaning, choice, and the values that shape their lives. This approach encourages questions about purpose and helps when life feels empty or overwhelming.She incorporates Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation. That helps people feel heard while deciding what changes matter most to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside those approaches, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is a practical way to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage compulsive or impulsive habits.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Methods can be combined and adjusted over time as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text are convenient for shorter updates, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing helps people think through emotions. These options make therapy flexible for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Colette help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She blends existential questions about meaning with client-centered listening and skill-building from CBT and DBT.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 15 years of experience working in the mental health field and has supported people with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and co-occurring issues.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for meeting online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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