About Dr. Spencer
Trained at Tulane, Johns Hopkins, and UTSW
MEDICAL SCHOOL, RESIDENCY, and FELLOWSHIP
I graduated from medical school at Tulane University School of medicine as part of the “Katrina class” of 2009. My first year of medical school in New Orleans was saddled with Hurricane Katrina and our class was forced to move to Houston for the year while Tulane rebuilt the flooded medical school and hospital. My life was forever changed by this experience and I grew more acutely and personally aware of the importance of medical treatment and mental illness treatment in my patients and in the community. Service to the city and its people became a priority, and it was an honor and joy to study medicine there in New Orleans at that time - there is no better teacher than our patients.
In 2009 I completed medical internship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, an internship heavy on intensive care and time on the inpatient wards. I completed psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where I had the privilege of serving as Administrative Resident during my 3rd year of residency and Chief Resident during my 4th and final year of residency. In 2013, after graduation from residency, I completed a 1-year fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
From 2014-2016, I served as Medical Director for chemical dependency treatment at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX - where we developed a comprehensive treatment program for patients struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Currently, I am an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UTSW and Medical Director of the Addiction Intensive Outpatient Program. I continue to teach medical students, residents, and addiction psychiatry fellows there at UTSW and enjoy giving presentations and being part of discussions whenever the opportunity presents itself.
ABOUT SHANE TIPTON
NURSE PRACTIONER
Shane obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler, in 2000. While there, he developed a strong affinity for the mental health field through his exposure in clinical rotations and externship at Terrell State Psychiatric Hospital. Following graduation, he began his nursing career on a busy pulmonary unit at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Over the next decade, he continued to gain experience through work in a variety of med/surg settings, until returning to graduate school to pursue his passion for psychiatry in an advanced practice role. In 2014, he obtained his Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences along with board certification through the ANCC as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Prior to joining the practice of Dr. Spencer, Shane spent several years working in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he divided his time between the adult outpatient clinic and Psychoneuroendocrine Research Program. While there, he gained invaluable experience caring for individuals with a broad range of psychiatric and addictive disorders in the clinical setting as well as through his involvement in multiple research trials.
Shane has experience working with individuals who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, mood disorders (including depression & bipolar disorder), post-traumatic stress, ADHD, problematic substance use, addictive disorders, and many other psychiatric illnesses. His approach to treatment is best described as integrative and person-centered, blending the longstanding holistic traditions of nursing with supportive psychotherapy, and evidence-based medical care. Shane has the ability and expertise to prescribe medications when indicated. While these can be quite effective for treating the symptoms of many psychiatric and addiction-related disorders, he believes that they are most valuable when used as one part of a more comprehensive approach to treatment. Regardless of the particular approach to treatment that is agreed upon, his overarching aim is always to help put you on the right track to living a more rich, full, and meaningful life.
If you have been struggling and are ready for some positive change in your life, we invite you to call and schedule a visit with Shane today.
ABOUT Tamiko Stanley
Patient Care Coordinator and LMSW
As a patient care coordinator and a LMSW, Tamiko ensures that appointments are scheduled while assisting with prescription refills and various patient requests. She is a Certified Medical Office Assistant with the American Association of Medical Assistants. She has been working in Addiction Psychiatry for five years and started her role with Dr.Spencer in 2020. Prior to her role here, she was with UT Southwestern Outpatient Psychiatry for two years. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors's in Communications. She also earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Arlington with a concentration in mental health and substance abuse. She now is a LMSW with the state board of Texas.
In her practice, she offers a range of services tailored to meet your individual needs. From intake assessments to goal setting, progress monitoring, and therapy sessions, she provides thorough and compassionate support every step of the way.
As a Treatment Placement Specialist, she’s built a network of professionals and treatment centers across the United States, allowing her to connect you with the resources and support you need for your recovery journey. Whether you're seeking therapy, treatment placement, or advocacy within the mental health system, she can guide you.
Her areas of specialty are substance use and psychotic disorders. She utilizes solution-focused therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and family systems to help navigate the various needs of her clients. These specialties allow her to provide targeted and effective support to individuals facing a wide range of challenges. Her services are designed for adults aged 17 and older who are ready to take the first step towards healing. Whether you're struggling with mental health challenges, substance use issues, or both, She’s committed to supporting you in achieving your goals and reclaiming your well-being.
