Colette Spaulding, LMSW
Compassionate Michigan LMSW for trauma recovery
- DBT EMDR CBT trained
- Focus on healing relationships
- Accepts international clients
About Colette Spaulding
Colette Spaulding is a Michigan-based therapist and an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She offers supportive, practical guidance designed to help people learn and apply strategies that address current concerns and move toward greater satisfaction, fulfillment, and peace of mind.
Rather than beginning with what might be wrong, she begins by exploring what has happened to a person. Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where personal stories and experiences can be shared. In collaboration with each client she weaves together patterns, strengths, and coping skills to build self-awareness, improve relationships, and encourage healing and personal growth.
Colette works with people facing anxiety, depression, the effects of past or current trauma and abuse, and those navigating major life changes such as grief, relationship transitions, career shifts, or health concerns. She aims to support clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties and to engage them in the active, dynamic process of creating meaningful change.
She brings compassion, flexibility, knowledge, and experience to her work and believes that a sense of humor can be an important part of the healing process. Colette is trained in evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has experience supporting survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, as well as individuals with mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, co-occurring conditions, and anger-related concerns.
Colette approaches each person as a whole rather than a set of diagnoses, and she works collaboratively as a team member to match interventions to a client's particular needs. She welcomes the opportunity to support people who reach out for help.
Rather than beginning with what might be wrong, she begins by exploring what has happened to a person. Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where personal stories and experiences can be shared. In collaboration with each client she weaves together patterns, strengths, and coping skills to build self-awareness, improve relationships, and encourage healing and personal growth.
Colette works with people facing anxiety, depression, the effects of past or current trauma and abuse, and those navigating major life changes such as grief, relationship transitions, career shifts, or health concerns. She aims to support clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties and to engage them in the active, dynamic process of creating meaningful change.
She brings compassion, flexibility, knowledge, and experience to her work and believes that a sense of humor can be an important part of the healing process. Colette is trained in evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has experience supporting survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and trauma, as well as individuals with mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, co-occurring conditions, and anger-related concerns.
Colette approaches each person as a whole rather than a set of diagnoses, and she works collaboratively as a team member to match interventions to a client's particular needs. She welcomes the opportunity to support people who reach out for help.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Colette Spaulding have?
Colette Spaulding has 15 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is Colette Spaulding a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801090723.
In which languages does Colette Spaulding provide therapy?
Colette provides therapy in English.
Where is Colette Spaulding located?
Colette is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Colette Spaulding as my therapist?
You can work with Colette through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Colette Spaulding work with international clients?
Yes, Colette works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Colette Spaulding cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. To begin working with Colette, click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
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Licensed professionals provide a range of therapeutic approaches and clients have the option to switch therapists if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a convenient way to engage in meaningful work with a trained therapist while accommodating the practical demands of daily life.