Our specialists in abuse
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Jennifer Spencer, PhD, HSPP

Owner/Psychologist 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,… Read more →

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Laura Swinford, SEP, LCSW

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 →

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Terrie Vannatta, PhD, HSPP

Dr. Vannatta 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. Dr. Vannatta… Read more →

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Judy Wiser, LMHC

Ms. 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 service,… Read more →

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Brianna Swenson-Brack, LMHC, RPT

Ms. Swenson-Brack is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist, recognized by the National Association of Play Therapy. She has spent a good portion of her career working with children and families impacted by poverty, physical abuse, sexual abuse, addiction, and discrimination, and specializes in treating trauma. Brianna recently completed an 18-month Child-Parent Psychotherapy training, an intervention used… Read more →

Kelli Deckard, LCSW

Ms. Deckard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Ms. Deckard uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, and is EMDR trained. She received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and her master’s in social work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Ms. Deckard has clinical experience working with children and adults. She has provided services in hospital and home… Read more →