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Hope Spencer

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Hope Spencer, LPC

Mississippi

Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • CBT
  • Client-Centered
  • Solution-Focused

About Hope

Hope Spencer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and self-esteem struggles, and life changes. She also lists work related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and related family-of-origin problems.

Spencer emphasizes building a solid working relationship first. She matches her approach to the problem at hand rather than using a single method for everyone. Sessions draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she may combine methods when helpful.

Her style is straightforward and practical. She listens, asks direct questions, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of daily life. For parents and adults dealing with strained relationships at home, she works on clear steps to reduce conflict and improve communication.

Hope brings two decades of clinical hours plus long personal experience to her work. She uses plain language rather than jargon. That makes it easier for someone juggling parenting, work, and caregiving to apply what they talk about between sessions.

People who choose her can expect an approach that focuses on current problems, practical coping skills, and short-term goals when appropriate. She also offers support for deeper, longer-term concerns when needed.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps name priorities and values. This approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and decisions that affect family life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger, and it can help with problem-solving around parenting and daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose methods to try and adjust them over time based on how things are going.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins if needed. Phone sessions can be useful when low bandwidth is needed, while video sessions are helpful for face-to-face conversation and body language. Licensed professionals often adapt session length and frequency to match parenting schedules and caregiving demands.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Mississippi

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she work with related to family life?

She lists family problems, family of origin issues, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiving stress among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses client-centered methods and adapts approaches to the problem. Practical, direct work and short-term strategies are part of her style.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Mississippi.

Can I see her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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