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Hope Spencer

Hope Spencer LPC - Experienced collaborative counselor

LPC Mississippi

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Hope

Hope Spencer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) bringing 22 years of clinical experience to her work in Mississippi. She centers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods, tailoring an integrated approach to the presenting concern and the client's goals.

Background and approach

Her style emphasizes developing a strong therapeutic rapport as the cornerstone for productive work. Known for being a careful listener with a warm and energetic manner, she draws on both formal training and life experience to support clients through a wide range of issues.

Areas of focus include stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and self-esteem challenges, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Additional attention is given to adoption and foster care matters, attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, aging and geriatric considerations, and related concerns.

Hope aims to meet each person where they are and to adapt therapeutic techniques to what will be most helpful. She combines professional preparation and practical wisdom to create an approachable, collaborative space for change and growth.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Hope commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, while client-centered work emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration to build insight and self-directed change. Mindfulness techniques are often woven into sessions to help with emotional regulation and present-moment awareness, supporting work on trauma, grief, and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hope treats it as a collaborative conversation. She partners with clients to explore what methods feel most useful, adjusting techniques over time to match individual needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single model rigidly.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or other obligations, and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own settings when that best supports their engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Hope address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and self-esteem challenges, career and life transitions, and coping with change.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, adapting methods to suit the client's presenting concerns and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Hope has 22 years of experience as a practicing counselor and brings both professional training and personal insight to her clinical work.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation MS LPC 1144 and practices in Mississippi.
Does the therapist offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English