Rick Spencer, Psy.D, Ph.D is a Licensed Psychologist.

Dr. Rick Spencer is a licensed psychologist and a partner at Psychological Associates with over twenty five years of clinical experience in the Pensacola area.  He has two doctorates, one in Clinical Psychology and one in Developmental Psychology.  He completed his Internship at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Dr. Spencer treats teens and adults with individual, family and couples (marriage) counseling and has specialized training in marital treatment such as Imago therapy.  Dr. Spencer conducts psychological evaluations across the age span from age 4 and up.  These evaluations include psycho-educational, Intelligence, Attention and psychological/personality assessment.  Legal consultations such as court ordered custody evaluations and testimony are also provided.  Dr. Spencer also provides Medical consultation evaluations such as Pre surgical psychological Screenings for Bariatric Surgery and Spinal cord stimulator implantation, as well as for other Pain management issues. 

For Curriculum Vitae, click here: CV.pdf

Dr. Rick Spencer Email: richmond_spencer@msn.com work phone: 850-432-1480

Undergraduate:     Millsaps in Jackson, MS.

Graduate:             University of Southern Missisissippi

Ph.D                    Univesity of Southern Mississippi

Psy.D.-                 Florida Institute of Technology

Internship: Tulane and Charity Hospital in New Orleans

Victim Evaluations: Often, an understanding of the emotional state or mental health of a victim can be very helpful to an attorney, court, or insurance company involved in a case. Sometimes a victim may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or other psychiatric disorders as a result of a crime or accident. During an evaluation of a victim, information about the examinee's emotional and behavior symptoms is obtained, and a mental status examination is performed. If applicable, a diagnosis is determined and a treatment plan is proposed.     

Custody Evaluations: Parent's separation and divorce is usually a very stressful series of events for children. In some divorce situations, the mother and father each believe that the children would do best with themselves rather than their spouse. This can lead to a custody dispute, which requires the a judge's decision. A custody evaluation can provide information to the court to help the judge decide with which parent the children would live. Optimally, a custody evaluation is actually a series of several separate evaluations. Each parent and child are evaluated separately. Also, the children may be interviewed with each parents. Psychological testing may be given to provide more complete information. A custody evaluation may also be performed in situations were there has been suspected child abuse or neglect.    

Expert Testimony: A psychiatric or psychological expert is required to do much more than "tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth" in court or during deposition. During testimony, an expert must be able to testify precisely and accurately about the "standard of care" that may apply in a particular case. The "standard of care" involves understanding the processes of diagnosis and treatment planning that is performed by the community of psychiatrists and psychologists, including current research and standards developed by professional groups. An expert should be able to explain mental health concepts and standards in a manner easily understandable by any one without psychiatric or psychological training. An expert should be able to maintain clarity and accuracy during cross-examination by an opposing attorney who may attempt to discredit the expert.

Personal: 

Married to Jeannette Spencer.

Children:

    Paige, 25 is a graduate of the University of Florida, has a Masters Degree from Florida Institute of Technology and is currently finishing her Doctorate in Psychology.  Paige is currently waiting to hear about her Internship match.

    Andrew, 23 who will be a senior at the University of Central Florida majoring in economics.  Andrew plans to pursue his education and is now looking at Law Schools.

Pets:3 dogs & a new member of the family, Pippi Longstocking Spencer, an Electus Parrot.