Marcia Spencer, MSN, APRN, PMHNP

Marcia Spencer, MSN, APRN, PMHNP

Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
6600 University Pkwy, Ste 304, Sarasota, FL
Helping children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Florida find relief from emotional and behavioral health challenges is a priority for Marcia Spencer at LifeStance Health. As a psychiatric prescriber, she provides thoughtful, individualized care that combines medication management with therapeutic support to help patients improve daily functioning and overall well-being. Marcia works with a wide range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while offering support for many additional psychiatric conditions. Marcia takes a collaborative and practical approach to care, recognizing that every patient's experience is unique. She enjoys partnering with individuals and families to better understand symptoms, identify treatment goals, and develop personalized strategies for lasting improvement. Her work includes mental health treatment for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, helping patients navigate challenges at school, work, home, and in relationships. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, Marcia supports patients in building effective coping skills and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. In addition to medication management, she provides care for individuals facing substance use concerns through medication-assisted treatment services. She also offers treatment for a broad range of additional psychiatric and behavioral health conditions beyond her primary areas of focus. Marcia is committed to creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel respected and empowered in their treatment journey. She believes that successful mental health care begins with listening carefully, building trust, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care. Outside of her clinical work, Marcia enjoys gardening and spending quality time with her family.

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About Marcia Spencer

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marcia Spencer

Helping children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Florida find relief from emotional and behavioral health challenges is a priority for Marcia Spencer at LifeStance Health. As a psychiatric prescriber, she provides thoughtful, individualized care that combines medication management with therapeutic support to help patients improve daily functioning and overall well-being. Marcia works with a wide range of mental health concerns, with particular expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while offering support for many additional psychiatric conditions. Marcia takes a collaborative and practical approach to care, recognizing that every patient's experience is unique. She enjoys partnering with individuals and families to better understand symptoms, identify treatment goals, and develop personalized strategies for lasting improvement. Her work includes mental health treatment for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, helping patients navigate challenges at school, work, home, and in relationships. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, Marcia supports patients in building effective coping skills and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. In addition to medication management, she provides care for individuals facing substance use concerns through medication-assisted treatment services. She also offers treatment for a broad range of additional psychiatric and behavioral health conditions beyond her primary areas of focus. Marcia is committed to creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel respected and empowered in their treatment journey. She believes that successful mental health care begins with listening carefully, building trust, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care. Outside of her clinical work, Marcia enjoys gardening and spending quality time with her family.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Insomnia
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Schizophrenia
Insomnia
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Anxiety disorders

Office location

Marcia Spencer, MSN, APRN, PMHNP also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Florida
6600 University Pkwy, Ste 304, Sarasota, FL 34240

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Saint Joseph, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • University of Hartford, Bachelor's

Awards and publications

  • Nadia Matheson Award for Cultural Understanding.

NPI number

1578077160

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Marcia Spencer has 2 office locations in Sarasota, view full addresses on Marcia Spencer's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marcia Spencer?

Marcia Spencer frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Marcia Spencer on their profile.

What languages does Marcia Spencer speak?

Marcia Spencer speaks English.

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