Colette Spaulding , LMSW

Colette Spaulding welcomes people who find it difficult to reach out when life becomes overwhelming and offers steady support and encouragement as they take the next steps. She focuses on teaching practical strategies to address current concerns and long-standing patterns so people can move toward greater satisfaction, fulfillment, and peace of mind.

Rather than asking what is wrong with someone, she asks what has happened to them, creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for personal stories and experiences. She works collaboratively to identify patterns, strengths, and coping skills, aiming to increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and foster healing and growth. Her approach blends flexibility, clinical knowledge, and a warm sense of humor to acknowledge both pain and the possibility of joy.

She has experience helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma or abuse, and life transitions such as grief, relationship loss, or career and health changes. She has also worked with survivors of domestic violence, individuals with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, co-occurring conditions, and anger-related concerns. She treats each person as a whole rather than a set of diagnoses and tailors interventions to match individual needs.

Colette is trained in evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She is an LMSW, which means Licensed Master Social Worker, and brings both experience and commitment to supporting people through change.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Colette Spaulding uses therapies that translate well to online formats, beginning with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines acceptance and change strategies with practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often benefiting those with intense emotions or relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Colette works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or adapts methods that fit their situation, adjusting course as therapy progresses to find the most helpful combination.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, those living in different regions, and people who prefer remote communication. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue care during life transitions while tailoring session style to what works best for the individual.