Colette Spaulding , LMSW

Reaching out for help can feel difficult, and Colette Spaulding acknowledges the courage in taking that step. She aims to offer support and encouragement while teaching practical strategies to address immediate concerns and to pursue greater satisfaction, fulfillment, and peace of mind.

Colette frames her work around a central question that shifts focus from blame to experience. Rather than asking "What is wrong with you?" she invites clients to explore "What has happened to you?" She strives to create a nonjudgmental, compassionate space where individuals can share their stories and collaborate on understanding patterns, identifying strengths, and building coping skills to increase self-awareness, improve relationships, and promote healing and growth.

She has experience helping people who are struggling with anxiety or depression, processing past or current trauma or abuse, and adjusting to major life events such as loss, relationship changes, career transitions, or health concerns. Colette has worked with survivors of abuse and domestic violence and with individuals facing mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, co-occurring disorders, and anger-related challenges. Her approach values compassion, flexibility, humor, and practical experience.

Colette has worked in the mental health field for 14 years and is trained in evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR. She approaches each person as a whole and partners with clients to match interventions to their needs. She is motivated by a genuine desire to help others and appreciates the trust shown by those who reach out.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Colette Spaulding uses several evidence-based approaches to guide online work, tailoring techniques to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT focuses on building practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which is helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, supporting recovery from past trauma or abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Colette partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and to decide collaboratively which methods are most likely to be helpful. This team-based exploration allows adjustments over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Sessions may take place over video calls or by phone for more direct conversation, or via live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These options make therapy more accessible across schedules and locations while allowing therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care.