Dr Rick Spencer, Licensed Psychologist in Pensacola, FL

MEMORY CLINIC

Pensacola's premier Memory Clinic's DIRECTOR, DR. RICK SPENCER says that his practice addresses the area of brain: Memory, most people are concerned about losing their memory at some time in their life. In most cases, memory loss is due to normal aging. However, at times memory loss is caused by medical conditions. One of these conditions is Alzheimer's disease. Today new treatments are being researched to help slow the detrimental changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Other conditions associated with memory loss include: anxiety, depression, head injury, Parkinson's disease, stroke, other dementias (i.e., Lewy Body dementia, Pick's dementia), prolonged anesthesia, anoxia (a lack of oxygen to the brain), hormonal imbalance, and anemia. In addition, some medications and/or substance abuse can contribute to memory loss.

When memory becomes a significant concern, then a memory assessment may be necessary and often will include Neuropsychological and Psychological assessment, a functional status evaluation and coordination with other medical specialists including Neurologists, Primary Care Physicians and family and support members. Other specific assessments may be needed such as DriveABLE assessments to evaluate a patient’s ability to drive a motor vehicle after memory loss or a brain injury. Counseling to the affected patient and their family and support group can also be provided.

Rick Spencer, Ph.D., Psy.D.

1120 North Palafox St.,

Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: 850-434-5033

Fax: 850-433-0268

Treatment within the Medical Psychology program focuses on treatment of patients with various medical conditions and their families. For instance, patients with chronic pain or Cardiac issues may be treated via relaxation training and hypnosis and/or cognitive behavioral treatments. Adjustment to a chronic illness is also a typical focus of treatment, such as helping patients cope with cardiovascular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury and kidney disease. Support and family therapy is also offered for the affected patient and their families.

Rick Spencer, Ph.D., Psy.D. 1120 North Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: 850-434-5033

Medical Psychology and Memory Clinic

MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Medical psychology is the interface between medicine and psychology and the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders that are corollaries of various medical problems. The memory clinic, a part of Medical psychology, focuses on the assessment and treatment of various memory disorders.

Rick Spencer, Ph.D., Psy.D.

1120 North Palafox St.,

Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: 850-434-5033

Fax: 850-433-0268

Medical Psychology and Memory Clinic

MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Medical psychology is the interface between medicine and psychology and the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders that are corollaries of various medical problems. The memory clinic, a part of Medical psychology, focuses on the assessment and treatment of various memory disorders.

At Psychological Associates our mission for the Medical Psychology and Memory Clinic is to provide the most effective evaluation for the diagnosis and treatment of psychological aspects of various medical issues and memory deficits, and to provide support and facilitate access needed services for the patient and all members of the patient’s family and support groups who are affected by the medical issue or by memory loss.

Another part of our mission is to work closely with referring physicians by providing them clear feedback on assessment and recommendations for treatment.

Medical Psychology assessments focus on many different areas including: pain management, assessments including but not limited to pain pump surgical eligibility, spinal cord stimulator surgical eligibility and cognitive/attention stability on pain medication; Gastric Bypass Surgery eligibility assessment, and a variety of other specific surgical eligibility evaluations.

Treatment within the Medical Psychology program focuses on treatment of patients with various medical conditions and their families. For instance, patients with chronic pain or Cardiac issues may be treated via relaxation training and hypnosis and/or cognitive behavioral treatments. Adjustment to a chronic illness is also a typical focus of treatment, such as helping patients cope with cardiovascular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury and kidney disease. Support and family therapy is also offered for the affected patient and their families.

MEMORY CLINIC

Regarding the area of Memory, most people are concerned about losing their memory at some time in their life. In most cases, memory loss is due to normal aging. However, at times memory loss is caused by medical conditions. One of these conditions is Alzheimer's disease. Today new treatments are being researched to help slow the detrimental changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Other conditions associated with memory loss include: anxiety, depression, head injury, Parkinson's disease, stroke, other dementias (i.e., Lewy Body dementia, Pick's dementia), prolonged anesthesia, anoxia (a lack of oxygen to the brain), hormonal imbalance, and anemia. In addition, some medications and/or substance abuse can contribute to memory loss.

When memory becomes a significant concern, then a memory assessment may be necessary and often will include Neuropsychological and Psychological assessment, a functional status evaluation and coordination with other medical specialists including Neurologists, Primary Care Physicians and family and support members. Other specific assessments may be needed such as DriveABLE assessments to evaluate a patient’s ability to drive a motor vehicle after memory loss or a brain injury. Counseling to the affected patient and their family and support group can also be provided.

Rick Spencer, Ph.D., Psy.D.

1120 North Palafox St.,

Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: 850-434-5033

Fax: 850-433-0268

Need to find a Therapist in Pensacola, Florida which is in Escambia County Florida?  Are you depressed and need help?

Dr. Rick Spencer of Psychological Associates, P.A. is located in Pensacola, Florida.  Dr. Spencer is a Clinical Psychologist with two doctorates and over of 20+ years of successful therapy and comprehensive mental therapy. 

Dr. Rick Spencer and associates offers  COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH in:

• Marriage Counseling
• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Court Evaluations
• Custody Evaluations

Medical Psychology & Memory Clinic click here for more information Clinical Services A diagnostic evaluation is performed before any treatment services are given. Psychiatric Evaluation is needed to develop a treatment plan that involves medication. Psychiatric Evaluation may include specific testing of personality or intelligence when needed. The following are some of the clinical services we provide. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (850) 434-5033. Psychiatric Evaluation: A psychiatric evaluation is performed by a licensed physician who has also completed at least three years of training in psychiatry. A psychiatric evaluation for an adult consists of an interview to obtain information about emotional or behavioral symptoms as well as medical, psychiatric, and social history. In some cases, family members are also interviewed to help with understanding the patient's symptoms and history. This is followed by a mental status examination where questions are asked about other important symptoms and there are screening tests of thinking and memory. If applicable, a diagnosis is determined, and a treatment plan is proposed. The diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the adult patient. The psychiatrist may prescribe a medication to help the emotional or behavioral symptoms if the patient agrees. A psychiatric evaluation for a child or adolescent is similar to the examination for an adult, except that a parent, guardian or child's caretaker is interviewed to obtain information about the patient's symptoms and history. Also, the diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the parent, guardian or child's caretaker. Psychological Evaluation: A psychological evaluation is performed by a licensed psychologist. A psychological evaluation for an adult consists of an interview to obtain information about emotional or behavioral symptoms as well as any social issues. In some cases, family members are also interviewed to help with understanding the patient's problems. A mental status examination may be given where questions are asked about other important symptoms and there are screening tests of thinking and memory. If applicable, a diagnosis is determined, and a treatment plan is proposed. The diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the adult client. If a medication is needed for treatment, the psychologist may refer the client to a physician who may prescribe medication if the client agrees. A psychological evaluation for a child or adolescent is similar to the examination for an adult, except that a parent, guardian or child's caretaker is interviewed to obtain information about the client's symptoms and history. Also, the diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the parent, guardian or child's caretaker. Psychiatric Testing: Some times, psychological testing can help improve the accuracy of diagnosis or to understand a client's thoughts and relationships. Psychological testing can also provide helpful information for educational planning and job placement. Psychological testing available at Psychological Associates, P.A. includes: · Intelligence testing · Academic achievement testing · Attention span testing · Personality testing · Projective testing Individual Psychotherapy: Individual psychotherapy involves one-on-one interaction between a therapist and a client. The therapist may be a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed social worker, or licensed therapist. During psychotherapy, efforts are made to understand a client's thoughts and feelings that are involved in behaviors and decision making. The psychotherapy also involves helping a client develop more effective strategies to manage stress and emotions, and to make more effective decisions about behaviors. Interactive Psychotherapy: Interactive psychotherapy involves interaction between a therapist and a client who cannot understand language sufficiently for a verbal psychotherapy to be completely helpful. Play therapy is a type of interactive psychotherapy used with children. There are also specialized interactive psychotherapy techniques to help clients with impairments of language, including autistic individuals. Family Psychotherapy: Family psychotherapy involves a therapist meeting with two or more members of a family. Family psychotherapy helps individual family members better understand the thoughts, motivations, feelings, and behaviors of other family members. Communication improves and family members make more effective behavior choices. Systems Psychotherapy: Systems psychotherapy involves a therapist meeting with members of a group. The group can be an extended family or can be a group of people working together. Like family psychotherapy, systems psychotherapy helps the individual group members better understand the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of other group members. Strategies are developed to improve communication and the ability of group members to work together. Group Psychotherapy: Group psychotherapy involves a therapist meeting with a group of people. Often, the individuals in the group do not know each other before they join the group. During group psychotherapy, clients learn how other people see them, and thus learn to make more effective behavior choices. Behavior Therapy: Specific strategies are used to help encourage acceptable behaviors and discourage unacceptable behaviors. These strategies may include the use of short term rewards. Psychiatric Medication Management: Medications may be prescribed by a psychiatrist to help with mood, attention, or organization of thinking. Florida law and good medical practice dictates that patients on medications should be evaluated by the physician at regular intervals and whenever a change occurs. Medication management visits are 10 to 15 minutes, during which time the psychiatrist reviews the effects of the medication, particularly side effects. Medication adjustments may be made based on the condition of the patient.

Psychological Evaluation: A psychological evaluation is performed by a licensed psychologist. A psychological evaluation for an adult consists of an interview to obtain information about emotional or behavioral symptoms as well as any social issues. In some cases, family members are also interviewed to help with understanding the patient's problems. A mental status examination may be given where questions are asked about other important symptoms and there are screening tests of thinking and memory. If applicable, a diagnosis is determined, and a treatment plan is proposed. The diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the adult client. If a medication is needed for treatment, the psychologist may refer the client to a physician who may prescribe medication if the client agrees. A psychological evaluation for a child or adolescent is similar to the examination for an adult, except that a parent, guardian or child's caretaker is interviewed to obtain information about the client's symptoms and history. Also, the diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the parent, guardian or child's caretaker

Psychiatric Testing: Some times, psychological testing can help improve the accuracy of diagnosis or to understand a client's thoughts and relationships. Psychological testing can also provide helpful information for educational planning and job placement. Psychological testing available at Psychological Associates, P.A. includes:

· Intelligence testing

· Academic achievement testing

· Attention span testing

· Personality testing

· Projective testing

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Rick Spencer, Ph.D; Psy.D is a Pensacola, Psychologist with over 20 years of experience.  Dr. Rick Spencer did his internship at Tulane Medical and Charity Hospital in New Orleans.

Clinical Services

A diagnostic evaluation is performed before any treatment services are given. Psychiatric Evaluation is needed to develop a treatment plan that involves medication. Psychiatric Evaluation may include specific testing of personality or intelligence when needed. The following are some of the clinical services we provide. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (850) 434-5033.

Pensacola Florida top Psychologist, Dr. Rick Spencer has two doctorates in Psychology with over 20+ years in Clinical Psychology.

Behavior Therapy: Specific strategies are used to help encourage acceptable behaviors and discourage unacceptable behaviors. These strategies may include the use of short term rewards.

Systems Psychotherapy: Systems psychotherapy involves a therapist meeting with members of a group. The group can be an extended family or can be a group of people working together. Like family psychotherapy, systems psychotherapy helps the individual group members better understand the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of other group members. Strategies are developed to improve communication and the ability of group members to work together.

Family Psychotherapy: Family psychotherapy involves a therapist meeting with two or more members of a family. Family psychotherapy helps individual family members better understand the thoughts, motivations, feelings, and behaviors of other family members. Communication improves and family members make more effective behavior choices.

Individual Psychotherapy: Individual psychotherapy involves one-on-one interaction between a therapist and a client. The therapist may be a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed social worker, or licensed therapist. During psychotherapy, efforts are made to understand a client's thoughts and feelings that are involved in behaviors and decision making. The psychotherapy also involves helping a client develop more effective strategies to manage stress and emotions, and to make more effective decisions about behaviors.

Psychological Evaluation: A psychological evaluation is performed by a licensed psychologist. A psychological evaluation for an adult consists of an interview to obtain information about emotional or behavioral symptoms as well as any social issues. In some cases, family members are also interviewed to help with understanding the patient's problems. A mental status examination may be given where questions are asked about other important symptoms and there are screening tests of thinking and memory. If applicable, a diagnosis is determined, and a treatment plan is proposed. The diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the adult client. If a medication is needed for treatment, the psychologist may refer the client to a physician who may prescribe medication if the client agrees. A psychological evaluation for a child or adolescent is similar to the examination for an adult, except that a parent, guardian or child's caretaker is interviewed to obtain information about the client's symptoms and history. Also, the diagnosis and treatment plan is discussed with the parent, guardian or child's caretaker.

Psychiatric Testing: Some times, psychological testing can help improve the accuracy of diagnosis or to understand a client's thoughts and relationships. Psychological testing can also provide helpful information for educational planning and job placement. Psychological testing available at Psychological Associates, P.A. includes:

· Intelligence testing

· Academic achievement testing

· Attention span testing

· Personality testing

· Projective testing

Clinical Services

A diagnostic evaluation is performed before any treatment services are given. Psychiatric Evaluation is needed to develop a treatment plan that involves medication. Psychiatric Evaluation may include specific testing of personality or intelligence when needed. The following are some of the clinical services we provide. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call our office at (850) 434-5033.