About me
I have had two careers which run concurrently: many years as a parish pastor and at the same time a mental health counselor. I am strongly invested in the LGBTQ issues because of my transgendered grandson's amazing journey. As a hospice chaplain, I have provided bereavement support counseling to families. As a divorce mediator employing dispute management skills, I have guided couples in making parenting decisions that are in the best interests of their children. My passion is not to be a sage on the stage but a guide by the side with individuals and couples seeking solutions that are practical. I have expertise in cognitive -behavioral counseling, rational emotive psychotherapy, anger management (especially with men who abuse), and Life Work Planning and Career Development. I have modest experience with Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and Healing Story Telling. I endeavor to blend theory and practice, while affirming growth and risk-taking. I am a non-judgmental listener. I employ humor and unconditional support routinely to neutralize resistance to change. I am old fashioned person who still believes in unconditional positive regard and seeking a truth that sets people free.
Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 40
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
MI LMSW 6801013241
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rell Spickerman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
My fiance and I have been working with Rell for a short time; however, his professional skills and personal experience is exactly what we needed for us to help put things into perspective. I would definitely recommend Rell for couples premarital counseling. Know what you're hoping to get out of therapy and have realistic expectations before you start. Lastly, be open to having difficult conversations to help you or your partner heal. Rell can help you broker those necessary conversations as an impartial witness. Give him a try!
Rell is a kind and approachable counselor. Both my partner and I felt at ease speaking with him from our first session on. Rell is also very positive, wise, and warm. It was never a burden to speak with him and he was a very calming presence during our sessions. Rell is easy to trust and a professional.
Rell is kind, supportive and encouraging. He makes you feel good about yourself and is a positive but gentle force.
Rell is such a joy to talk to and brings so much positivity and wisdom into our sessions. He definitely makes therapy a much lighter experience and we’re grateful for his help.