Director of the Endeavor Psychology practice. Dr. Spickard received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Ohio University and further developed his specialization in health psychology through extensive training at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center in Nova Scotia. Since then he worked at Newton-Wellesley Psychiatry before becoming the Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Derry Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire.

Dr. Spickard began his career as a psychologist working in acute inpatient and outpatient physical therapy hospitals as an exercise physiologist, developing a deep appreciation of the connections between physical and mental health and the challenges facing patients and their families. Over the last decade, Dr. Spickard has worked extensively with general mental health and medical populations in diverse settings including hospitals, primary care facilities, college counseling centers, and private practice.

As a psychotherapist Dr. Spickard utilizes an integrative model of psychotherapy that includes a patient-focused and interactive therapeutic approach with primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He leverages the strengths of individuals and their support networks in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions and facilitate change.