Rell Spickerman

Rell Spickerman is a licensed master social worker with four decades of experience in counseling and pastoral care. He combines his background as a parish pastor and hospice chaplain with long practice as a mental health counselor. He aims to guide people toward practical solutions rather than stand apart as an expert.

His approach is straightforward and personal. He listens without judgment and uses humor and steady support to help reduce resistance to change. He often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered conversation to help people notice and change patterns that cause distress.

Rell has worked in bereavement support while serving as a hospice chaplain, and he brings that experience to conversations about end-of-life concerns and grief. He also supports people facing relationship challenges, family problems, career planning, and life transitions.

He has experience in divorce mediation and parenting decision work, and he uses dispute-management skills to focus on practical outcomes. He also has background in anger management, rational emotive approaches, and some experience with Ericksonian hypnotherapy and healing storytelling.

Rell describes himself as a guide by the side who affirms growth and risk-taking. He blends theory with everyday strategies to help people cope with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and compassion fatigue. His style is calm, pragmatic, and rooted in respect for each person’s pace and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify values and take small steps aligned with what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, often helping with mood, stress, and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers on warm, nonjudgmental listening and support so people can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those needs. Sessions can shift over time as goals evolve, mixing practical tools with supportive conversation.

Confirm session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from places with quieter surroundings or when they need a flexible schedule. Licensed professionals can help determine whether online work or another arrangement best supports each person’s needs and goals.