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Curtis Spears

Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Louisiana

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LMHC LPC - Relationship and Family concerns

  • Blended family issues
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Curtis

Curtis Spears is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of clinical experience. He practices from Louisiana and accepts international clients. He lists concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and blended family issues among his focus areas.

Curtis draws on many years of listening and counseling in varied settings. His background includes work as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University Shreveport, time as a patient counselor in a hospital psychiatric unit, and practice in a pediatric clinic. He also served as an employee assistance program counselor in a large hospital and city system. These roles exposed him to a wide range of life situations and expectations.

In sessions he uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He aims to help people name what matters, spot patterns that cause problems, and try small changes that can lessen stress or improve relationships.

Curtis mentions a long personal history of family life with six children and many grandchildren. He says this family context informs his perspective on household challenges, loyalty conflicts, and blended family dynamics. He describes himself as steady and positive when working with clients.

He notes scheduling constraints across time zones and that some session hours vary by state. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Curtis commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to shift them.

He aims to work with clients collaboratively to find the best fit. Early sessions are used to discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust plans based on what helps and what feels realistic for day-to-day life.

The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into hectic schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments can work around work or childcare. Licensed professionals can also vary session length and scheduling to match a client's routine and needs.

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

Listed in

Louisiana, Oregon, Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

Curtis works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns as well as depression, grief, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD and blended family issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, client-centered approaches and aims to help people name values, notice unhelpful patterns, and try manageable changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of counseling experience, including roles in a hospital psychiatric unit, a pediatric clinic, and as an adjunct professor.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Louisiana while also serving clients in other states and overseas.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

Curtis SpearsLMHC, LPC

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