Birch Psychology (Current)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Predoctoral Psychology Internship
University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology
Master’s (2019) & Doctorate (2022) in Clinical Psychology
Tulane University
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education (2015)
Rebecca Spear, Psy. D.
rebecca.spear@birchpsychology.com | 303.834.1026 ext. 22
Dr. Spear is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Spear works with children of all ages, adolescents, adults, and families. She approaches therapy from a warm and relational framework and believes that therapy is about exploring patterns and looking within. These processes lead to heightened self-awareness and understanding, which break cycles and create lasting change. Dr. Spear is committed to making therapy a welcoming space for people of all identities and from all cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Spear completed her Bachelor’s degree at Tulane University, as well as a Master’s degree and a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP). In addition to her work with adolescents and adults, Dr. Spear received specialty training in Infant Mental Health while completing her pre-doctoral psychology internship at Tulane University School of Medicine and has experience working with families involved in the child welfare system.
Dr. Spear is a rostered Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) clinician, an evidence-based treatment for children birth to five years old and their families who have experienced trauma. She is committed to co-creating a healing space where parents and caregivers can build healthy attachment relationships with their children. Dr. Spear is available for speaking engagements and consultation and can be reached at: rebecca.spear@birchpsychology.com and 303.834.1026 ext. 22
Specialties:
Testing- Early Childhood Developmental Assessments, ADHD Assessments, Psychoeducational Assessments
Therapy- Parent Training, Anxiety, Depression, PCIT, CPP, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Perinatal/ Postpartum, Family Therapy, Adoption, Play Therapy, Early Childhood
When certain, potentially traumatizing events occur between the ages of 0-17, the effect they can have on that individual's life is massive; these events are often referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). A prevalence of ACEs in someone’s childhood can lead to a number of different issues later in life, including physical health issues such as heart disease and diabetes; mental health issues such as being at a higher risk of suicide, depression and bipolar disorder, and other issues such as pregnancy complications, difficulty forming healthy relationships, and struggling to create a stable work history as an adult.