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My approach to treatment is very much informed by how I try to live my own life. As the saying goes “teachers teach what they most need to learn themselves”. I am not a big proponent of some of earlier styles of Psychoanalytic treatment whereby the therapist gives little information to the client about themselves, and then waits passively for the patient to begin a process of “projection”. While I do think boundaries are very important within the therapeutic relationship, boundaries that are too rigid can impede treatment and create an atmosphere of distrust on the part of the client. Oprah Winfrey was once asked the question in an interview “what do you know for sure”. She was so stumped by the question that she started to use the question in her own interviews with some of her guests. So here is one thing that I know for sure after 20 years of practice: Clients cannot heal in an environment where they do not feel safe. So, first and foremost, my job is to create a therapeutic relationship that fosters a sense of safety. Once that is established, exploration of things that may have once seemed to be too frightening to look at, suddenly seem less daunting and manageable to explore. My job is to create an environment that feels safe and free of judgement, so that the client is able to explore solutions, or process experiences that may have felt too overwhelming to address in the past. Healing only takes place when human beings feel safe enough to be vulnerable, to experience and express feelings that may have long remained in the unconscious. To my thinking, the purpose of therapy is to raise consciousness, increase mindfulness, improve coping skills, and assist clients in discovering their own innate abilities and personal strengths.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chad Spencer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Chad is an awesome guy! I feel very comfortable talking with him. It’s easy to express myself and feel that he gives me good feedback on situations I am thinking about.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Chad for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
chad is great
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Chad for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Chad is awesome and caring. He is always just a message away if he is needed.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Chad for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I enjoy my sessions with Chad Spencer . He is an excellent listener as well as a great advisor as well. He is is also very good at knowing when to do which one. I am very happy with him as my therapist!
Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
I’ve been meeting with Chad for 6 months and I cannot begin to explain my mental health improvement. He is extremely empathetic, understanding, and knowledgeable. Realistic solutions; and he always works with you. No judgement whatsoever. 10/10.
Written on Dec 09, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Chad is amazing! I finally found a great therapist after years of searching and mismatches.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Chad has been a great listener and advocate. He's helping me with life.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Really down to earth and extremely helpful. Would recommend to anyone going through substance abuse or relationship issues.
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Chad is fully committed to my healing journey. It’s hard when you start talking about your deepest and darkest experiences. It’s a process of building trust, Chad brings the knowledge and professionalism that you need. 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Fantastic and down to earth. He helped me get back on track with my mental health and life in general. Chad is a godsend!!!
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Chad is a great person and therapist
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Chad is an amazing guy. He has always given me the support and advice that I’ve needed. He’s my first male therapist, and I am so lucky to have found him. I am truly grateful for his experience and empathy. Highly suggest him for other LGBTQ people.
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 1 year on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
thoughtful, attentive, and a great listener. he really adds a lot of guidance and perspective when needed
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Chad listens, is genuine and caring. He has helped me a lot.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, and coping with life changes
Chad is a wonderful person and has helped me understand a lot of what is going on. He patiently listens and also patiently helps. Thank you chad!
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem
Very empathetic and helpful . We had a lot in common so he understood my issues.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Everything has been smooth sailing with Chad and better help.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kind and sincere.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He's an amazing support and very helpful.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Chad makes me feel understood, he is patient and I feel like truly cares and actually is passionate about his work. I feel like he understands me. I am grateful to know I get the opportunity to speak with him.
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
So far Chad has been very professional and goes beyond to communicate and accommodate his schedule for me. This is my first experience in therapy but I feel very comfortable talking to him and he validates my feelings and seems very sincere.
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He listens and tries to understand you, and is very respectful.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Extremely understandable and easy to communicate with.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, and self esteem
Overall positive experience! Chad takes the time to listen to what you are saying. He seemed to really understand what I was/am going through and has helped keep me on track to maintaining good mental health. Chad has made me feel comfortable sharing my issues with him and has always been respectful, kind, and helpful.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Chad is Absolutely the Best!! He’s walked me thru so much unpleasant stuff in my life and always there whenever I need him and even when I don’t. He makes sure he checks on me to make sure this if hasn’t beat me down even more. He listens, he Hears you and he give great solutions that I’ve tried and they’ve worked. I’m not saying everyone will get the same results. I just know what my Therapist has been to me.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and lgbt
Good knowledgable therapist
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I was really hesitant to talk to a male therapist. Chad genuinely made me feel comfortable talking through my emotions, and I felt safe expressing frustrations that I haven’t spoken about to the people closest to me. Having someone around to talk through things and help me understand my own feelings was very liberating, and Chad genuinely was a huge part of that.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Chad has been an instrumental part of my treatment plan and is an incredibly skilled and compassionate individual who has helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life.
His skills in therapy are obvious, but what makes him truly special is his ability to connect with his patients and make them feel heard and understood. Chad has helped me to make great progress in my recovery. I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone looking for a therapist.
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wonderful therapist !
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Chad is great, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I couldn’t do it without Chad! He is very insightful, caring and a great listener. As he says he is just the mirror and most of the time I just need to look to see what is already know.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Chad is great
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Excellent therapist. Listen and remember very well. Provides excellent resources. Chad really goes above and beyond and really helped me through some tough times. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Chad is amazing. He’s helping amazingly !!
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, and relationship issues
Chad is fantastic!
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 1 year
The ap asked me to review, and while we’re just getting started I’m happy to submit a review of my three sessions so far with Chad Spencer. He listens, and must take excellent notes after the call because he ties things back to our previously conversations seamlessly. I appreciate his balanced perspectives and the role he will play in me processing my experiences, and then radiating a clear minded best self to the world and for my daughter.
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Chad really listens to you and cares about what's going on and what you have to say, it doesn't just go in one ear and out the other.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent therapist. I highly recommend Chad
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Chad is such an empathetic and supportive therapist. I am working through issues regarding polyamory and asexuality, and Chad has been very validating of my identities. Our sessions provide me with a safe space to be unapologetically myself as I work to unwind insecurities that stem from being told my whole life (by loved ones and/or society) what romantic relationships are "supposed" to look like.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Super relatable and approaches everything in an extremely comfortable way at my own pace. Always fun and comfortable I really appreciate how interactive he is because that was my biggest concern with doing online therapy.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Chad is very friendly and is very easy to talk with.
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 10 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
He is honestly the best therapist I have ever had!
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, an
Chad Spencer has been of great assistance to me as an effective listener and offering observations in return. Although it has been a brief amount of time, I feel that he is knowledgeable and trustworthy. I recommend him highly.
Written on Feb 05, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Chad has helped immensely in the past & has been my steady compass for many follow up sessions. Highly recommend
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
I have never been a person to turn to therapy. I have always been the rock in my family. It took a lot for me to realize I needed help and I have to admit I was very worried and sensitive about what the process would look like. Chad has been amazing. He is knowledgeable but also personable. It is a comfortable conversation where he is providing thoughtful feedback and demonstrates a healthy way of pushing my boundaries to accept the change I am looking for. I have no doubts that this is the right course of action and I have no doubts that Chad will help me become the person I want to be.
Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Chad genuinely cares and wants you to succeed!
Written on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Chad is the real deal! He is so authentic and I always feel better after our sessions!
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Chad is always insightful and very considerate.
Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks
Chad is very personable and easy to talk to. He has great advise with easy to follow strategies
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks
I was very skeptical about BetterHelp when I signed up, but after filling out the questionnaire I was matched with Chad. He has been nothing but awesome and has taken the time to get to know me and understand my troubles. I still have a ways to go, but he's been very good at helping me work through some of my stress and helping me figure out what I think I need to do.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Chad has been helpful in only a few sessions. He’s down to earth and practical which I like. I’m looking forward to more sessions.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Chad is the best counselor I’ve ever had. He has it all: the skill, the experience, the empathy, and the ability to make you feel like you’re talking with your best friend instead of a therapist. Before Chad I never had that in a therapist. He’s been incredibly helpful to me the last few months, and I’m grateful for him.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
He’s great
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Chad has been amazing! He is very smart and gets right to the point.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Awesome listener!
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
The best thing about chad is he’s not a super serious therapist he makes you feel comfortable and is pretty comical. Things don’t always have to be so tense with hun and that’s the best part!
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Chad is easy to talk to and provides a lot of insight. I really appreciate our conversations as it’s provided a new outlook for me.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very responsive, supportive, and helpful for my recovery efforts!
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Chad for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
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