Speare Psychological Service

Speare Psychological Services, led by Dr. Jonathan Speare, is a mental health practice that has been serving the Iron Range of Minnesota since 1973. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Speare has dedicated his career to providing professional and confidential psychological services to individuals and couples from various parts of St. Louis County and the surrounding areas. As a licensed psychologist, he is committed to offering long and short-term psychotherapy, workshops, and consultations, ensuring a personalized approach to each client's unique concerns.

About Dr. Jonathan Speare

Dr. Speare is a highly trained and experienced mental health professional, holding certifications in various psychotherapy methods, such as EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and "energy therapy." His extensive background in addiction, trauma, and pain management, as well as his expertise in anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues, make him a versatile and knowledgeable practitioner. Dr. Speare's dedication to incorporating both traditional and holistic approaches in his practice enables him to create tailored treatment programs that cater to individual needs.

Services Offered

Speare Psychological Services specializes in various areas, including:

1. Anxiety and stress-related disorders: Dr. Speare addresses a wide range of anxiety issues, such as panic attacks, phobias, worries, social anxiety, and PTSD. He focuses on healing from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, grief, and intrusive memories.

2. Depression and shame: Dr. Speare works with clients dealing with self-hate, low self-esteem, guilt, and low energy, providing them with the tools to overcome these challenges.

3. Relationship issues: Dr. Speare assists couples in addressing communication problems, anger, temper issues, and other relationship concerns.

4. Pain management and chronic health problems: Dr. Speare offers supportive therapy for those dealing with acute and chronic pain and health issues.

5. Substance abuse, addiction, and behavioral addictions: Dr. Speare provides help for clients struggling with substance abuse, alcoholism, addiction, and behavioral addictions, such as eating disorders and compulsive gambling.

Insurance and Payments

Speare Psychological Services works with several major insurance companies, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Cigna, Optum, Preferred One, UCare, and VA Community Choice. For clients without insurance coverage, fees are based on a sliding scale, depending on income.

Retirement Announcement

Speare Psychological Services will be closing permanently on June 30, 2022, as Dr. Speare will be retiring. Instructions on how to contact him or have records sent to another therapist or agency will be available on his website and answering machine. Confidentiality and privacy of records will be maintained for 10 years after each client's final appointment, after which time they will be destroyed. If clients wish to have their records sent to a third party, they can access a form on the website and send it to Insight Counseling or email it to the provided address.

Dr. Speare is grateful for the opportunity to work with so many individuals and couples over the years and looks forward to maintaining the confidentiality and trust that have been established during his practice.