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LMHC, LPC

Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Curtis

Curtis Spears brings 17 years of clinical practice to his work supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem and a broad range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He has experience across hospital psychiatric units, a pediatric clinic, employee assistance programs in a large hospital and city system, and several years teaching as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University Shreveport. Those varied roles helped shape an inclusive, nonjudgmental approach to counseling that pays attention to individual differences and real-world demands.

In his solo practice he emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and practical support, meeting clients when they are coping with career transitions, parenting stresses, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood challenges, or issues such as abandonment, communication struggles, or end-of-life concerns.

He is generally available six days a week and accepts international clients, and holds LMHC and LPC credentials registered in multiple states. Outside of work he values family life and outdoor pursuits, an outlook he brings to building a calm, grounded counseling relationship with those he sees.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for coping, which is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and addiction-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore feelings and make their own choices about change.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process, and Curtis works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws from different methods as appropriate and tailors sessions to what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and for people living in other regions. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, adjust appointment times, and continue work between sessions with tools and strategies discussed during counseling.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Curtis commonly address?
Curtis supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, addictions, intimacy and sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, and many related areas such as parenting, career strains, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is empathetic and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on acceptance and practical problem solving. Sessions tend to blend listening with skills-based strategies that fit each person’s situation.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 17 years of practice including work in a hospital psychiatric unit, a pediatric clinic, employee assistance programs, and several years as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices from Louisiana and holds professional credentials as LMHC and LPC with license details including FL LMHC MH25766 and OR LPC C8585.
Can he work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and is able to provide counseling to people living overseas.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Oregon, Florida

Languages

English

What Curtis can help with

Curtis Spears works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and depression.

Curtis works with clients in those states, as well as in overseas countries.

How Curtis approaches therapy

Curtis's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Curtis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Louisiana.