Spencer Mahaffey Lightfoot

Spencer Mahaffey Lightfoot, MA, MS, LPC

Therapist | she/her

"Our greatest human adventure is the evolution of consciousness. We are in this life to enlarge the soul, liberate the spirit, and light up the brain."

-Tom Robbins

Spencer aims to create a steady, welcoming space where clients can explore what they are carrying with honesty and support. She works with adolescents and adults on identity, self-esteem, life transitions, boundaries, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self harm concerns and suicidal ideation. Spencer uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and creative expression while keeping the work focused, practical, and person centered.

Spencer strives to bring a calm, grounded presence to therapy and believes progress happens through collaboration, trust, and compassion. Her style is strengths-based, relationship focused, and responsive to each person’s needs, helping clients build insight while also finding realistic ways to move forward.

Spencer Mahaffey Lightfoot

FACTS ABOUT SPENCER

Therapy Style

  • Person Centered
  • Strengths-Based
  • Rapport Focused
  • Creative
  • Humorous

Education

  • BA in Art Studies from Arizona State University
  • MS in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University
  • MA in Clinical Counseling from Adams State University
  • MA in School Counseling from Adams State University

Favorite Hobby

Spencer loves painting, hiking reading, spending time in Mexico, and her dog Ted.

POPULATIONS

Individuals
Individuals 13+
Telehealth
Telehealth
AZ, CO

Scope of Practice

In addition to specializing in Boundary Setting and Assertiveness, Identity and Self-Esteem, and Transition to Adulthood, Spencer also has formal training and experience working with Complex Trauma and PTSD, Grief And Loss, Suicidality And Self Harm, Women’s Issues, Relational Conflict, Mood Disorders including Anxiety and Depression, High Achieving and Perfectionistic Challenges, Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms, and Life Transitions and Adjustment Challenges.

Evidence-Based Modalities

  • Art as Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Creative Expression
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based Therapy