Colette Spaulding

Colette Spaulding, LMSW, uses a trauma-focused approach combined with practical talk therapy to help people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed. She asks what has happened to a person, not what is wrong, and aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can share their story. Her style is direct and compassionate, and she values humor alongside serious work.

Colette helps people learn concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, relationship trouble, and major life changes. Sessions focus on building awareness of patterns, strengthening coping skills, and improving day-to-day functioning.

Over 15 years in mental health shaped her practical approach. Colette draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She pairs this with cognitive behavioral strategies to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and with trauma-focused work for processing painful experiences.

Her background includes extensive work with survivors of abuse and people facing mood and anxiety challenges, co-occurring concerns, and anger issues. Colette emphasizes teamwork in therapy - she and the client choose what to try based on real needs and goals. She brings experience, flexibility, and a focus on usable tools.

Colette practices in Michigan and meets with people in English. She offers a compassionate, steady presence for people ready to address stress, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, career transitions, ADHD, and related concerns. She aims to help people find more ease and meaning in daily life.

How trauma-informed and skill-based therapy works online

Trauma-focused therapy helps people name and work through events that continue to cause distress. It often uses guided processing and grounding strategies to reduce the hold of painful memories and to improve daily functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so the client leads the pace and focus of the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That conversation guides whether to emphasize trauma-focused methods, CBT skills, or a client-led pace, and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days and to work through issues from wherever a person is located. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work useful for shorter check-ins, walkthroughs of coping skills, and steady weekly sessions that fit around work, caregiving, or travel.