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Rell Spickerman, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - practical problem solving for relationships and grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Grief and hospice support
- Anger management focus
About Rell
Rell Spickerman is an LMSW with 40 years of combined experience in counseling and pastoral work in Michigan. He focuses on practical problem solving for issues clients bring, including grief, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, career concerns, and LGBT-related matters. He also addresses addiction, trauma and abuse, stress, parenting concerns, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.
Before and alongside counseling, he worked as a parish pastor and as a hospice chaplain. That background informs how he talks about end-of-life matters and bereavement. He has also worked as a divorce mediator guiding parents through parenting decisions after separation.
His clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening. He describes his role as a guide rather than an expert who tells others what to do. Sessions are practical and focused on steps people can try between meetings.
He also uses narrative and solution-focused approaches, along with some experience in Ericksonian hypnotherapy and healing storytelling. Those tools are used to help people reframe painful memories, set short-term goals, and practice different responses to difficult emotions.
Spickerman often works with anger management issues and has substantial experience addressing men who have abused. He emphasizes straightforward feedback, humor, and steady support to reduce resistance to change. Prospective clients should expect direct conversation about behaviors and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Rell uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people practice specific changes between sessions. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which focuses on noticing what matters and choosing actions that match personal values even when feelings are difficult. Client-centered therapy is part of his way of listening closely and reflecting what a person says to help them sort priorities.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and will adjust the focus as needs change. The process is collaborative, with clear aims and short-term steps to try between meetings.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people use phone-only contact if they prefer less bandwidth or no camera. Confirm the concrete session options and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire and book the first appointment.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He helps people with grief, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, career concerns, and LGBT-related issues. He also works with trauma, addiction, parenting problems, and intimacy or self-esteem struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical conversation and focuses on steps clients can try between sessions. His approach mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and solution-focused goal work.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of experience that include concurrent work as a parish pastor, hospice chaplain, divorce mediator, and mental health counselor. That history shapes his work with bereavement and family decision making.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMSW registered in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session formats handled?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does the cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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