Spencer Psychology

03/17/2026

❓ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁? ❓
New clients should fill out our contact form using the link below. 📝
We don’t schedule new client appointments over the phone. Instead, we use the information you provide on the contact form to 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 who has the right expertise for your specific concerns.
This helps ensure you’re connected with someone who is the best fit for your needs from the very start. 💛
👉 Contact form:

New and returning clients can schedule an initial session for by using the contact form. Check periodically for updates on availability.

03/17/2026

Crafting + good company = the perfect combo! ✨ Our Spencer Psychology team and family members spent an amazing evening at Board & Brush Bloomington last week. So many great laughs and even better projects! 🖼️💚

03/12/2026

✨ 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧? 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.
Our newest PsychTalk blog dives into the rise of 𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭—why it’s happening, what’s fueling it, and how these generations can start reclaiming their well‑being.
✨ Read the full post on the PsychTalk blog
👉 https://spencerpsychology.com/psychtalk/gen-x-and-millennial-burnout/

03/12/2026

📚 Looking for a children's book recommendation? 📚
Do you have a child who feels like making a mistake is the end of the world? Check out "Beautiful Oops" by Barney Saltzberg! This interactive book, full of pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears, holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and more, demonstrates how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist Brianna Swenson-Brack recommends this book for kids (and even young adults) who are hard on themselves for making mistakes. She says the concepts are relevant for young and old and is packaged in a fun little book that everyone will enjoy. Check it out and let us know what you think!

03/10/2026

🎉Sandija's 4 Year Work Anniversary!🎉
Congratulations to Sandija! Another year under the belt.
Sandija has been with us since 2022. She lives in Panama City Florida, where her husband is in the military. She and Anda are our Latvian support staff contingent (so far, Anda is the only one of us who has met her IRL).

Sandija has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and also graduated from the National Defense Academy of Latvia and Kremenchuk Flight College of NAU in Ukraine. She speaks three languages! She was just retiring from the Latvian Air Force as a helicopter pilot when she and Anda were at Latvian camp together, and Anda let her know we had an opening. The rest is history. Prior to her military service, Sandija worked for the Latvia State Revenue Service. She has such an interesting history- I hope she comes to Bloomington someday so we can all meet her in person! Or maybe even better- we could take a Spencer Psychology staff trip to the beach and meet her in Panama City. In her free time, Sandija enjoys rescuing turtles! What a cool hobby! (Work conducted under MTP 052.)

Thank you, Sandija for all your hard work behind the scenes. We are grateful to have you.

03/09/2026

New insurance accepted! 🎉

03/04/2026

Recent news reports can be scary for children and adults alike. When parents and caregivers tackle difficult conversations, they let their kids know that they are available and supportive.

Learn more about how to speak with children about hard topics: https://at.apa.org/4cy

02/27/2026

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02/27/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
In recent weeks, the release of the Epstein files has brought stories of sexual assault and abuse back into the national conversation. For many survivors, seeing these headlines and discussions can be overwhelming, triggering, or deeply painful. If you or someone you care about is struggling right now, you are not alone—and there is support and hope.
𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
It’s natural to experience a wide range of emotions when stories of sexual assault are widely discussed. You might feel sadness, anger, anxiety, or even numbness. These reactions are valid. Remember, healing is not a linear process, and it’s okay to take care of yourself in whatever way you need.
𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟
Limit Media Exposure: It’s okay to step back from the news and social media. Protecting your mental health is important.
Reach Out for Support: Connect with trusted friends, family members, or a therapist who can offer understanding and care.
Practice Self-Compassion: Be gentle with yourself. Allow yourself to rest, feel your emotions, and seek comfort in activities that help you feel safe.
Grounding Techniques: Mindfulness, yoga, time in nature, or grounding exercises are known to help manage overwhelming feelings.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫
If someone you know is struggling, your support can make a difference:
Know that your person may be struggling and check-in.
Listen without judgment or pressure.
Offer reassurance that their feelings are valid.
Respect their choices about how much they want to share or what steps they want to take. Ask how you can be supportive.
Encourage professional help if they are open to it. There are excellent treatments available to reduce distress.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬
You are not alone. If you need help, consider reaching out to:
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online chat at rainn.org
Local counseling centers or support groups
Crisis text line: Text HOME to 741741
Healing is possible, and you deserve support, safety, and respect. If you need someone to talk to, our team is here to help and most of the group has specialty training in trauma treatments, including EMDR and CBT for trauma. See more about our EMDR services here: https://spencerpsychology.com/services/emdr/
You are strong. You are not alone. And there is hope. 💜

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02/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Tiffany on 9 years with us! 🎉
Tiffany joined our team in February 2017, and we knew right away we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work with her—even if it meant finding extra office space just to make it happen! By the following year, we moved everyone to our Landmark office so we could all work together under one roof.
Tiffany holds an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University in Virginia. Before joining us, she spent four years at Milestones and six years at Hamilton Center. Her experience also includes training at Bloomington Hospital, as well as work in Virginia at a sexual assault and domestic violence center and a center for disabilities. She even worked for four years in a private investigator’s office and is an accomplished stained glass artist. What an interesting journey!
Over the years, Tiffany has been a dedicated therapist for children and adolescents, and more recently has focused on supporting older adolescents and young adults. She is also one of our valued supervisors, providing training for new clinicians and supervising provisionally licensed staff. Currently, she is supervising one of our provisionally licensed clinicians.
Happy Anniversary, Tiffany! We’re so grateful for your dedication, expertise, and the positive impact you make every day. Here’s to many more years together! 💙

02/25/2026

💔 New on the PsychTalk Blog: Steps Toward Healing From Divorce Grief
Going through a divorce is something no one is ever truly prepared for. Even when you expect to feel relieved or gain clarity, you may instead find yourself navigating waves of sadness, anger, or confusion. These emotions can appear suddenly and unexpectedly—and they can feel overwhelming.
The truth is: grieving isn’t a weakness.
You’ve experienced a major loss and a profound shift in your life. Your nervous system is working hard to process that change, and the grief that follows is just as real and valid as grief after any other significant loss.
If you’re walking through this season, you’re not alone. 💛
Our newest PsychTalk post explores compassionate steps you can take toward healing and emotional restoration.
✨ Read the full blog here: https://spencerpsychology.com/psychtalk/divorce-grief/
✨ Share with someone who may need this reminder today.

02/24/2026