Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Curtis Spears is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He offers a calm, accepting presence and listens without judgment. Many clients come for help with worry, life transitions, depression, addiction, grief, sleep, and relationship concerns. He has worked in hospital psychiatric units, pediatric clinics, and as an employee assistance counselor in a large hospital and city system. That range of settings gave him a lot of experience with different ages and cultures and with many kinds of problems people bring to counseling. Curtis runs a solo practice from Louisiana and also serves clients in Florida and Oregon. He is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor - LMHC and LPC - and he accepts international clients as well. He usually schedules sessions six days a week and can sometimes open additional hours by request. In sessions he aims to be practical and straightforward. He listens first, then helps people set small goals and steps they can try between meetings. Curtis draws on several approaches to match the work to each person's needs, using exercises, focused conversations, and short-term planning. Outside of work he enjoys sailing, backpacking, snow skiing, and cooking, and he values family time with his wife, six children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He notes that his availability for West Coast clients is limited to early morning hours because he is in the Eastern Time Zone, and he invites messages if a different time is needed.

Approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based actions. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by focusing on what matters most and small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the client can find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how each method might fit. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what is helpful for the person’s needs.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep continuity of care when they move or are living in another country. Licensed professionals tailor session content to practical steps and tools you can use between meetings.