Psychologist and Owner Dr. Jennifer Spencer holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in counseling psychology. She has provided mental health services for over 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… Read more →
Ms. Audrey Beard has a Master’s degree in Counseling and Counseling Education. She also has a Master’s of Specialist in Education from Indiana University. Additionally, she is also an EMDR certified therapist, recognized by the EMDR International Association. Ms. Beard sees adolescents and adults and has worked in multiple settings through her career. Her primary specialty is Christian counseling (though… Read more →
Ms. Sarah Gearing holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Evansville, with majors in both Spanish and International Studies. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. Ms. Sarah Gearing takes an integrative approach to therapy based on each client’s individual needs and goals. She incorporates EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, she… Read more →
Ms. Abby Haynes is a provisionally licensed social worker, who sees clients under the supervision of Melissa Hinkle, LCSW and Leslie Ruiz, LCSW. She received her master’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and her undergraduate degree in psychology from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Ms. Abby Haynes comes from a community mental health care background where she specialized in sexual abuse and trauma treatment for children… Read more →
Ms. Tiffany Leonard holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies from West Virginia University. Her master’s degree is in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University. Ms. Leonard uses an eclectic therapy approach, with techniques designed to suit each client’s individual needs. She works with clients across the life span including children, adolescents, students and adults. This… Read more →
Ms. Margaret (Meg) Lewis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a Master’s of Science degree in Art Therapy from Nazareth College of Rochester and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting from Ohio Northern University. Ms. Lewis is our lead therapist for our SSP research project, and… Read more →
Ms. Emily Milnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Indiana University and also has a master’s degree in social work from Indiana University-Indianapolis. Ms. Milnes approaches therapy with client-centered, solution-focused interventions. She is passionate about creating a safe space for others to process trauma, overcome adversity, and create positive change.… Read more →
Supervisor Ms. Leslie Ruiz a master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Indiana University. Ms. Ruiz uses an eclectic approach with her clients, tailoring techniques to suit each client’s individual needs while building the therapeutic bond. She has a diverse work experience that includes community mental… Read more →
Ms. Bree Russo studied psychology at Indiana University where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She holds a Master’s 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 counseling settings including residential treatment,… Read more →
Claire Sunkel holds her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her master’s in clinical mental health counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. She has experience working in residential, in-patient, and outpatient settings. Claire takes a person-centered and narrative approach in her practice as a counselor. She provides a warm, authentic environment for her… Read more →
Ms. Judy Wiser holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Texas, San Antonio, and two master’s degree from Indiana University. One is in counseling psychology and the other in European Studies. Ms. Wiser also is retired after twenty years in the Air Force as an Intelligence Officer, which included three deployments. Specialties: In addition to her own… Read more →
Ms. Sonia Zajmi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minor in Sociology from Indiana University and a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Tirana, Albania. She earned her Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees from Indiana University. Additionally, she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has experience working with… Read more →