Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Curtis Spears is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and trauma and abuse. He brings 17 years of clinical work to conversations about relationships, self-esteem, parenting, sleep, anger, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Curtis aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can speak honestly about what’s hard right now.

He has worked in hospital psychiatric units, pediatric clinics, and as an employee assistance counselor in a large hospital and city system. Those roles required seeing people with many different concerns, and he says that variety widened his understanding of common struggles. He also spent time as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.

Curtis describes his solo practice as empathetic and non-judgmental. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and learn more effective ways of coping. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.

He is licensed as an LMHC and as an LPC and provides services to people in Louisiana, Florida, Oregon, and some overseas locations. He notes scheduling constraints for West Coast clients because he works in the Eastern Time Zone.

Outside of work he enjoys sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking, and shares a large family life that he says informs a grounded, caring approach. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.

How Curtis Uses Therapy Models Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behavior and mood, which often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Curtis collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so sessions stay practical and focused on what the client needs most.

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into busy days, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Other practical benefits include quieter check-ins that don’t require video, shorter sessions for focused concerns, or scheduling around work and family commitments. Licensed professionals can tailor the setup to fit daily life while using ACT, Client-Centered techniques, or CBT to address trauma, stress, and relationship concerns.