At the Integrated Wellness Institute, we take immense pride in the quality and expertise behind every course we offer. Each course is meticulously crafted by a doctorate-level practitioner with a wealth of experience in therapy and counselor education. This means every course here at IWI is based on research, practice and years of clinical knowledge.
Our courses are not just educational; they are designed with precise objectives aimed at empowering you to achieve your wellness goals. With a strong commitment to your well-being, our courses are your pathway to holistic growth and personal transformation, led by experts who understand the intricate nuances of wellness and the art of counseling. Join us on this journey towards a healthier, happier you, guided by courses that are as thoughtful as they are effective.
The Integrated Wellness Institute offers expert-developed courses that help students dive deeper into various areas of wellness.
IWI is owned and operated by Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer. She is a clinical provider specializing in trauma and an accomplished leader in higher education and counseling. Dr. Stewart-Spencer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and Nationally Certified Counselor. She is also certified as a First Responder Provider, Hypnotherapist and a Clinical Trauma Professional.
Dr. Stewart-Spencer is the owner of the Integrated Wellness Institute and Stewart-Spencer Consulting. She is currently an Associate Professor at The Chicago School for Professional Psychology and The University of West Alabama. She is a course developer and trainer at the International Trauma Training Institute, as well as maintaining a private practice for high-demand professionals and high-risk trauma exposed populations, such as first responders. She is the former Dean of Behavioural Sciences at Yorkville University; programs there include the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Professional contributions include numerous publications, and presentations at the local, regional, state, national and international level. She is a creator of the national First Responder Treatment Provider certification training program.
Her published books include Mastering Resilience: Strategies for High-Demand Professionals, Metaphors and Therapy: Enhancing Clinical Supervision and Education and a Routledge publication, Metaphors in Counselor Education and Supervision. These teaching guides break through ambiguity in counselor education and training by introducing a variety of metaphors to help instructors and supervisors.
She is the Editor and Founder of Therapeutic Speakeasy Quarterly, which is a peer-reviewed electronic journal for the helping profession. She also served as the Editor of The Humanistic Counselor, a publication by the Association for Humanistic Counseling.
She has also practiced in a variety of roles and settings, such crisis/emergency, community mental health, outpatient counseling, psychiatric inpatient, court-appointed assessments, consultation, and a clinical director of a private agency. She served in multiple leadership roles throughout the professional field, such as the board of the Virginia Clinical Counselors Alliance and University TeleMental Health Training Advisory Forum. She served as a committee member at the Association for Creative Counseling and Association for Humanistic Counseling.
For more information about course development, visit the objectives and descriptions of each course to ensure it is a perfect match for you!
Dr. Sarah Stewart-Spencer, LMHC, LPC,
NCC, CH, CCTP
www.DrSarahSpencer.com
Dr. Allison Kanter Agliata, known as Dr. A, is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified executive coach, and former Air Force Captain with a career devoted to resilience, leadership, and mental wellness. She holds an Advanced Educational Leadership certification from Harvard University, blending clinical expertise with strategic leadership.
Dr. A is the founder of Dr. Allison & Associates, a behavioral health practice serving high-performance professionals—including first responders and their families—through counseling, critical incident debriefings, peer support training, and executive coaching.
A trusted expert in elite performance, Dr. A served as a Training Psychologist for U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), designing programs under the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) initiative to enhance psychological readiness, human performance, and operational longevity.
She is the author of Mastering Resiliency: First Responders Edition, a wellness-focused guide for those in high-stress roles, and a Founding Board Member of the Suncoast Alliance of First Responders, which operates Florida’s First Responder Hope Line.
As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. A addresses trauma recovery, resilience, personal mastery, and organizational health. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, Today with Hoda & Jenna, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
