Spencer Bedwell

Spencer Bedwell is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New Mexico with three years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on life purpose and concerns that often appear in midlife, and on issues related to military service and post-traumatic stress.

Spencer uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. Narrative Therapy helps clients separate themselves from difficult experiences and rewrite personal stories.

In a typical meeting he listens to what feels most pressing and then chooses simple, doable steps to practice between sessions. He works with people who worry about social situations, who feel stuck after a major change, or who are carrying the weight of past trauma. Sessions aim to build coping skills that fit day-to-day life rather than abstract theory.

Spencer emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical exercises. He helps people rebuild self-esteem and manage workplace stress without jargon. If someone wants to explore life purpose, he will look at values, choices, and next steps in a concrete way.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Spencer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include clear exercises and brief homework tasks to practice outside of meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to find their own reasons for taking steps forward. This approach is collaborative and works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Narrative Therapy is used to separate a person from a difficult experience and to rewrite parts of their story in a less harmful way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Spencer will discuss methods and try practical techniques together, adjusting based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. He treats selecting a method as a collaborative, ongoing decision rather than a one-time choice.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals use these formats to help clients work on immediate coping skills, plan steps toward life purpose, and practice new behaviors in between sessions.