Dr. Spencer Jefferies

Allied – Psychologist

I am familiar with expat life as I am American and was raised in the Middle-East where I lived for many years before returning to the United States to complete my education. I am pleased to bring my professional skill-set to a global environment and to return to the Middle-East. Dubai is a multi-cultural city that attracts people from all over the world, which is an environment that speaks to me. I work with individuals representing an array of cultural and national backgrounds.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach is quite simple: To help you live a rich, full, and meaningful life, while effectively handling the inevitable pain and stress we all experience.

We all encounter difficulties from time to time, and sometimes it feels as though we struggle to resolve or manage these issues. Therapy can seem daunting, which is one of the reasons I value the relationship between client and therapist. Having a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment in which to address personal challenges is a significant part of the process. Additionally, my work is informed by empirically-based evidence. This means that I will utilize the most appropriate approaches based upon the particular issue at hand. My perspective is that of assisting the individual to help achieve a meaningful life.

I am well-versed in various therapeutic modalities and utilize scientific research to provide the best possible care. I favor a humanistic approach in order to better understand the individual as a whole and to work collaboratively to establish workable solutions to whatever challenges are present.

I predominantly provide individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, although I have worked with a wide-range of ages in both individual and group settings.

I also administer psycho-educational assessments, which are often required by schools in order to provide academic accommodations. Additionally, general assessments can help provide insight into cognitive and personality structures by providing individualized reports that can be used by client and treatment provider.