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Chad Spencer

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Florida
Anxiety - Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Trauma-Mood disorders-
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Professional statement

Chad Spencer, LCSW, works with adults facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. His clinical experience includes supporting individuals living with mood disorders, thought disorders, and the complex effects of trauma. Chad is particularly skilled in helping clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, offering a steady and grounded therapeutic presence across all stages of treatment.

Chad’s therapeutic approach is shaped by more than two decades of clinical practice in both public and private settings. He draws from evidence‑based modalities and a deeply collaborative style, tailoring treatment to each client’s needs, strengths, and goals. Whether he is helping someone process long‑standing trauma, manage symptoms of depression, or navigate the impact of treatment‑resistant conditions, Chad prioritizes clarity, compassion, and practical strategies that support meaningful progress.

Throughout his career, Chad has worked in inpatient and outpatient environments, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the mental health continuum. His background includes extensive work with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, adult trauma, and chronic mental health conditions. He has also partnered closely with psychiatrists to support clients with treatment‑resistant depression, ensuring coordinated care and the best possible outcomes.

Chad practices at Advanced Psychiatric Health, where he provides therapy for adults seeking structured, supportive, and clinically informed care. He offers in‑office sessions and may provide remote options depending on client needs and clinical appropriateness. His goal is to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Outside of his professional work, Chad enjoys spending time in nature with his two dogs and takes any opportunity he can to ride horses—activities that help him stay grounded and connected to the world around him.


Message to clients

Before we begin working together, I want you to know that my goal is to create a space where you can speak openly and honestly about what you’re experiencing. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. What matters most is your willingness to show up, explore what’s been weighing on you, and take steps toward meaningful change.

With more than twenty years of clinical experience, I’ve learned that progress comes from a combination of support, clarity, and consistent effort. I’ll be direct with you when it’s helpful, and I’ll always be transparent about what I’m noticing in our work. Whether you’re navigating depression, trauma, or long‑standing patterns that feel hard to break, we’ll approach each challenge together and at a pace that feels manageable.

My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel understood, grounded, and empowered to move forward. I’m here to help you build insight, develop practical tools, and strengthen your ability to handle life’s difficulties with confidence. If you’re ready to engage in the process and work toward lasting change, I’m committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.


Licensure

Florida: SW7140

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits
  • Aetna - Exchange
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - WebTPA
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allegiance
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter of Florida
  • AmeriHealth
  • Amerigroup
  • Amerihealth Administrators
  • Amerihealth Administrators - Medicare
  • AvMed
  • BCBS HMO-Swedish Covent
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Federal
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin
  • Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan
  • CHAMPVA
  • Carelon
  • Carelon - Kaiser Medicare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centene
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Evernorth
  • First-Health
  • Florida Blue
  • Florida Blue - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Harvard Pilgrim/United
  • Horizon
  • Horizon - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Lucet
  • Magellan Health
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicare
  • Medicare FL
  • Meritain Health
  • Multiplan or PHCS
  • New Directions
  • Optimum
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Tricare
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
  • VA Community Care
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare Health Plans

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)

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