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- DBT skills
- EMDR work
About Colette
Colette Spaulding is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and other life changes.
Colette starts by asking what has happened to a person rather than what is wrong with them. She focuses on learning practical strategies and building on existing strengths. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and improve how people handle difficult feelings and interactions.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with active, skills-based work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for processing trauma when appropriate.
Colette has worked with people affected by abuse, domestic violence, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, co-occurring issues, and anger problems. She combines pattern recognition, coping skills, and practical exercises so clients can try new ways of responding to stress and relationships.
She values straightforward conversation and sometimes uses humor to keep things real. The focus is on collaborative problem solving - finding steps that fit someone’s life and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
How Colette uses therapeutic approaches online
Colette uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. That approach focuses on understanding a person’s story and building a collaborative relationship to guide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It involves practical exercises and homework that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, anger, or depressive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help manage intense feelings and relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colette will help determine whether CBT, DBT skills, EMDR, or a client-centered path fits best based on a person’s needs and goals. She frames this as a collaborative process where techniques are tried and adjusted together.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and using shorter check-ins when needed. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions make it easier to continue regular work on skills and coping strategies while keeping therapy manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues like impulsivity or codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with active, skills-based techniques like CBT and DBT and uses EMDR for trauma work when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with mood disorders, trauma survivors, and people facing co-occurring issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.