Spencer Psychology

05/18/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Mental Health Awareness Month was founded by Mental Health America in 1949, and every May, we come together to spotlight the importance of mental wellness.
This year’s theme — “𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫” — invites us to reflect on what a good day looks like for each of us, and how we can support one another in creating more of those moments.
At our practice, we see every day how meaningful support, connection, and care can lead to real change. Whether it’s reaching out for help, checking in on a loved one, or taking time for your own well-being, every small step matters.
💚 Let’s work together to:

Normalize conversations about mental health
Connect people to the right support at the right time
Build stronger, more supported communities

Mental Health America has created a helpful 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 filled with activities, articles, printable tools, and practical resources to help you create more good days:
👉 https://mhanational.org/2026-mental-health-month-action-guide/

You don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can create more good days for everyone.

In a world that can feel overwhelming or uncertain, many factors affecting our health are beyond our control. While we can’t change everything, paying attention to what we can influence can make a difference. There’s no right or wrong way to use this guide. Start where it feels helpful, skip wha...

05/14/2026

🎉 It's Lexie's 2 Year Work Anniversary 🎉
Lexie Carlson-Wheat, LMHC is one of our art therapists. She has a BA in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington, and a master's in Art Therapy from IUPUI (now IUI).

Lexie has worked in a variety of settings, including residential programs, domestic violence shelters, adult day programs, and community mental health centers. She came to us in 2024 from the College Internship Program, which works in collaboration with IU to help college students on the Autism spectrum. Her specialties are Autism, ADHD, major life transitions, depression and anxiety. Lexie also completed her EMDR training this year. 💜

Congratulations on two years with us!

05/13/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚! 🌟
We are beyond excited to share that our incredible therapist, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚, has been nominated for 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 by 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 – 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫!
✨ 𝐖𝐎𝐖!!! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝. ✨
We already know how amazing Melissa is—the compassion, dedication, and care she brings to our clients and community every day make a real difference. This nomination is a true reflection of the impact she has on so many lives.
Please join us in celebrating Melissa and this incredible honor! 💙👏
https://www.mha-monroe.com/2026gala

05/12/2026

https://spencerpsychology.com/psychtalk/advice-for-families-navigating-a-loved-ones-eating-disorder/

Watching someone you care about suffer from an eating disorder can be a heartbreaking experience. Your support matters in their recovery.

05/06/2026

💙 Supporting someone with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re unsure what to say or do.
𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫
Watching a loved one struggle can be heartbreaking. Many families find themselves torn between wanting to help and fearing they’ll make things worse. The truth is—your support matters more than you may realize.
In our newest PsychTalk blog, we explore:
• How eating disorders affect the whole family
• Ways to offer meaningful, compassionate support
• How to care for yourself while caring for someone else
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. 💙
👉 Read the full blog on PsychTalk: https://spencerpsychology.com/psychtalk/advice-for-families-navigating-a-loved-ones-eating-disorder/

05/04/2026

🎉Kelli's 3-year Work Anniversary! 🎉
It's Kelli Deckard's third work anniversary at Spencer Psychology!
Kelli is a wealth of experience, with several years working as both a caseworker and a supervisor at DCS, then as a homebased therapist for Champion Community Services- and as a supervisor there too. She has also been an Adjunct Professor with the IU School of Social Work, last teaching “Human Behavior and Development in the Social Environment” and “Introduction to Social Work.”

Congratulations (and feeling grateful to have you). ❤

05/03/2026

😊 World Laughter Day 😊
Today we’re celebrating something small that makes a big difference—laughter.
Laughing isn’t just fun; it’s good for your mental health. It helps reduce stress, boosts mood, strengthens connection, and can even help your body relax.
So today, give yourself permission to laugh a little louder, smile a little longer, and share joy when you can. Your mind (and your heart) will thank you. 💛

04/28/2026

🎉Welcome Dave Buck, LMHC! 🎉
Spencer Psychology is pleased to welcome Mr. Dave Buck to the team! Dave is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who provides individual, couples, and family therapy for adolescents and adults. His work is grounded in existential psychotherapy, helping clients explore identity, meaning, and direction in their lives while navigating periods of uncertainty, transition, and emotional difficulty.

Dave integrates narrative-based psychodynamic work with cognitive-behavioral interventions to support clients in addressing trauma, anxiety, OCD, attachment issues, and relational conflict. His approach is both reflective and practical, creating space for deeper understanding while also building tools that clients can apply in their daily lives.

He has experience working with a wide range of populations, including individuals on the Autism Spectrum, as well as active-duty military, veterans, police officers, and first responders. Dave also works with clients navigating depression, life transitions, and complex anxiety-related concerns, specializing in trauma-informed CBT, exposure-based approaches, polyvagal, and other grounding or meditative techniques.

Dave’s style is collaborative, direct, and grounded. He works to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, challenged, and supported as they move toward meaningful and lasting change.

If you are interested in scheduling with Dave, fill out our contact form here: https://spencerpsychology.com/scheduling-new-and-returning-clients/

04/23/2026

📚 April 23rd is World Book Day! 📚
Here's a book recommendation for you! "I'm Happy-Sad Today" by Lory Britain explores mixed feelings that kids have and explains how it's ok and normal (though confusing) to feel several feelings at the same time. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many layered feelings, ultimately concluding, “When I have more than one feeling inside me, I don’t have to choose just one. I know that all my feelings are okay at the same time.” Practice manager Sara reports this is one of her favorite feelings books about feelings. It's a quick read with bright, colorful illustrations and opens up opportunities for conversation about how feelings can be complex, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming.

04/23/2026

Your midweek reminder to keep showing up for yourself 💚

04/22/2026

https://spencerpsychology.com/psychtalk/autism-awareness-month/

April is Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to reflect on how we understand, support, and connect with autistic individuals.