Spencer M. Richards, Ph.D.

Spencer M. Richards, Ph.D.

Psychologist
he/him/his

801-203-0414 | spencerrichards@junipermh.com

I work as a full-time clinical health psychologist and specialize in the treatment of concerns that arise in the space where our mental and physical health meet.  Specific areas where I hold specialty training include insomnia, chronic pain, weight management and emotional eating, chronic illness management (e.g., diabetes, MS, or other significant and life limiting illnesses), and improving overall well-being.  I view physical and mental health as two sides of the same coin – you’re one whole person.  I view myself as working somewhere between a therapist and a health coach, helping my clients identify what feels most important in life, what’s in the way of living how they would like to be living, and getting moving toward the best lives they can live.  I practice by the principal that the point of therapy is not needing it.  To that end, I am goal-focused and use the best possible treatments available to get moving toward a better life.

Areas of Specialization:

• Insomnia
• Managing chronic illness
• Improving overall physical health
• Intersection of physical and mental health

Treatments Offered:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

States licensed to practice:

• Utah
• All PSYPACT participating states

Accepts clients who are:

• Adults (18+)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Psychology, Western Washington University
Master of Science (MS): Counseling Psychology, Utah State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology, Utah State University
Doctoral Internship: Missouri Health Sciences Psychology Consortium, Harry S Truman VA HCS/University of Missouri
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Health and Medical Psychology, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System