Midge Spong , LCSW

Midge Spong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Life Coach based in North Carolina. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993 and holds additional certifications in Career, Health, and Retirement coaching. As an LCSW she has formal training to provide clinical mental health services, and as a Certified Life Coach she helps clients clarify goals and create actionable plans to reach them.

Midge brings 10 years of clinical experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and challenges related to parenting, family, and the workplace. She also supports clients dealing with career planning, health behavior change, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose questions, women’s issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life transitions. She combines therapeutic skill with coaching techniques to address both immediate concerns and longer-term goals.

Her approach centers on being heard and understood, and she emphasizes a strengths-based perspective that helps people recognize abilities they may overlook. Midge often uses thoughtful questions and fresh perspectives to help clients see new options and move forward. She considers it a privilege to accompany others as they explore their circumstances, discover resources, and build the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Midge Spong

Midge uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where clients feel heard and respected; this approach focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and is helpful for building self-awareness, processing grief, and managing life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, stress, and developing coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs to support people who want to make changes in areas like career direction, health behaviors, or retirement planning by strengthening personal motivation and commitment to change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Midge works collaboratively with clients to determine what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains relevant and goal-oriented.

Online therapy with Midge is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful progress together.