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Hermine Price-Spain

Hermine Price-Spain

LICSW

Alabama

Practical, goal-focused therapy with strong support

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Alabama / 0988C
Experience
33 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

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    • Motivation building
    • Mindful strategies
    • Solution oriented

    About Hermine

    Hermine Price-Spain is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Alabama with 33 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship struggles. She also supports those facing questions about self-esteem, life purpose, and coping with major life changes.

    Her approach is conversational and goal-focused. Sessions start with listening to what matters most to the client. She uses straightforward techniques to identify small, realistic next steps and to build motivation for change. Motivational Interviewing is one of the approaches listed, used to help people find their own reasons for change and move forward.

    Hermine also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and mindfulness strategies to notice thoughts and emotions without judgment. Solution-focused practices help break concerns into manageable parts and spotlight practical actions that can lead to quick relief.

    She describes her work as collaborative and paced to each person's needs. The focus is on clear goals, steady progress, and practical coping tools that can be used between sessions. Hermine combines clinical experience with coaching skills to keep the work practical and rooted in everyday life.

    People who choose her often want direct support for addictive behavior, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, blended family adjustments, or feelings of emptiness and guilt. She encourages starting with a short questionnaire to match priorities and then scheduling sessions that fit the client's life.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Hermine uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum for new habits. This approach focuses on asking open questions, reflecting back what the person says, and helping them choose small steps that feel doable. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her practice and means sessions begin with the client's experience - the therapist listens carefully and follows the person's lead. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple awareness practices that reduce reactivity and make it easier to respond instead of react.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and daily life. That process usually begins by identifying immediate concerns, trying a few techniques, and adjusting based on what helps most.

    Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets the therapist and client practice skills in the context of everyday routines, which can speed up progress toward practical goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    33+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Hermine help with?

    She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and self-esteem issues, and many life changes including caregiver stress and blended family challenges.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    The style is collaborative and goal-focused, with listening first and practical next steps. Sessions emphasize motivation, short-term solutions, and mindfulness to manage strong feelings.

    What is her background and experience?

    Hermine has 33 years of professional experience and combines clinical practice with coaching skills to keep therapy action-oriented and grounded in daily life.

    What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

    She holds an Alabama LICSW and practices from Alabama.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

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

    What should I do to get started?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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