Rell Spickerman , LMSW

Rell Spickerman has sustained two concurrent careers for many years, serving as both a parish pastor and a mental health counselor. This dual background has shaped a practice grounded in compassion, practical problem solving, and a nonjudgmental stance toward people navigating life transitions and emotional challenges.

He is deeply invested in LGBTQ issues, inspired in part by his transgender grandson's journey, and brings that personal commitment into his therapeutic work. As a hospice chaplain he has provided bereavement support to families, and as a divorce mediator he has guided couples toward parenting decisions that reflect the best interests of their children.

Spickerman describes his role as a guide by the side rather than a sage on the stage, focusing on practical solutions for individuals and couples. His clinical strengths include cognitive behavioral counseling and rational emotive psychotherapy, anger management with particular experience working with abusive men, and life work planning and career development. He also has modest experience with Ericksonian hypnotherapy and healing storytelling, and strives to blend theory with practice while encouraging growth and appropriate risk-taking.

He uses a range of therapeutic methods, drawing from acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered approaches, narrative and solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused therapy when appropriate. Known for being a patient, nonjudgmental listener, he routinely uses humor and steady support to reduce resistance to change. He identifies as an old fashioned practitioner who believes in unconditional positive regard and in helping people discover truths that enable greater freedom.

He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, reflecting formal training and credentialing in social work and clinical practice.

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