Lynette Spencer, MBA, LCSW
Lynette is the founder, owner, and clinical director of Blue Dot Psychotherapy, PLLC, where she leads and supervises a growing group practice. She also serves in executive and consulting roles within community-based mental health and nonprofit organizations including Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation and Adventure Works of DeKalb County, Inc. Her leadership is grounded in systems thinking, trauma-informed care, and a commitment to creating safe, supportive environments for both clients and clinicians.
For Cigna, BCBS PPO, Aetna, Quest, United Healthcare, United Behavioral, Oscar, and other Optum Insurance Plans
For Medicare and Private Pay clients
My Approach
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience across clinical, educational, and leadership settings. I bring a steady, thoughtful presence to my work and believe meaningful therapy begins with authenticity, kindness, and respect for each person as the expert on their own life.
My professional background includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare, crisis intervention, higher education, clinical supervision, and private practice. In addition to my clinical work, I have extensive experience in organizational leadership and supervision, supporting ethical, high-quality care within both nonprofit and private practice settings.
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University, and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. I am licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and Utah.
Outside of professional work, I find grounding and renewal through spending time with family and friends, being in nature, and traveling.