Dr. Spencer holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in counseling psychology. She has been a clinician for nearly 30 years, and opened Spencer Psychology in 2003. Prior to 2003, she was the manager of a community mental health center for several years, and the clinical director of a battered women’s shelter. She also has worked in college counseling centers, schools, group… Read more →
Ms. Leslie received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Denver, with a certificate in Animal Assisted Social Work in 2007. She continues her collaboration with the University of Denver as an adjunct professor in the Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Ms. Leslie has over ten years of experience, working with children, families, college students and adults. Ms.… Read more →
Ms. Swinford studied psychology and social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she received both her Bachelor of Arts and her Master’s in Social Work. She has served in the field of family mental health with more than 15 years of clinical experience, and is also a published author of research work in the mental health field. Ms.… Read more →
Ms. McKenzie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/pre-medicine and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Cincinnati. She has a background in holistic health and worked as doula and organic farmer prior to joining the Spencer Psychology team. Ms. McKenzie uses an eclectic approach with her clients, drawing from EMDR, cognitive behavioral techniques and Positive Psychology modalities. Ms. McKenzie’s specialties include treatments for anxiety… Read more →
Ms. Sheikh received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. She holds a master’s degree from Indiana University in Social Work. Ms. Sheikh specializes in trauma, depression, and psychological evaluations. She has worked with DCS (Department of Child Services), in hospitals, and in community mental health centers. Ms. Sheikh is certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and… Read more →
Ms. Meyer received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Human Development & Family studies and her Master degree in Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University at Indiana. In addition, she has served in the United States Army with her duties being assigned overseas in Germany as well as having been deployed in 1997/1998 to Bosnia in the capacity… Read more →
Ms. Russo studied psychology at Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She holds a Masters degree in social work from Washington University. She also is a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor, recognized by the Association for Play Therapy. Ms. Russo specializes in treating children and adolescents, and has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment, acute care,… Read more →
Ms. Leonard holds a bachelor’s degree in child development and family studies from West Virginia University, and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University. Ms. Leonard uses an eclectic approach with her clients, tailoring techniques to suit each client’s individual needs. Her specialty area is children and adolescents, with a secondary specialty in young adults. She… Read more →
Ms. Ruiz holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Indiana University, and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Ms. Ruiz uses an eclectic approach with her clients, tailoring techniques to suit each client’s individual needs. She has a diverse work experience that includes community mental health, inpatient crisis care and hospitalization, and residential… Read more →
Terrie is a licensed psychologist who has been practicing since 1985. She has a master’s degree and a doctorate in psychology. Dr. Vannatta owned her own group practice (Associates in Behavioral Counseling) in Muncie for fifteen years prior to joining Spencer Psychology in the summer of 2018. She also taught classes in psychology at Ball State University. Terrie has a… Read more →
Ms. McElroy holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Indiana University. She focused her studies on gerontology and social services in a long-term care setting. Over the years, Ms. McElroy has provided administrative and program support for various consultants and businesses throughout the Bloomington community. She has also served as a volunteer Big Sister for five years through Big Brothers Big Sisters… Read more →
