Therapist profile
Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC
LMHC and LPC - Relationships and Parenting
Continue with CurtisAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Grief and loss
About Curtis
Curtis Spears is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. He is based in Louisiana and lists areas he helps with such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and grief. He also notes work with issues like sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Curtis draws on long clinical experience in hospitals, pediatric clinics, and employee assistance programs. He spent three years as a patient counselor on a psychiatric unit and three years in a pediatric clinic. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport. Those roles gave him a broad view of problems people bring to counseling and practical skills for common difficulties.
In sessions he tends to listen carefully and respond without judgment. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix supports coping skills, clearer communication, and steps toward change.
Curtis mentions a long personal family life and several hobbies including sailing, backpacking, skiing and cooking. He notes he works across time zones and serves clients in Louisiana and other states where he is licensed, plus some international clients. He asks prospective clients to check current scheduling and session options before booking.
To begin, he directs people to a short matching questionnaire and scheduling flow. He also indicates session times vary and that subscription billing can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions. It helps people clarify what matters to them and practice steps that match those values while reducing avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns. It helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep by teaching skills to change unhelpful thoughts and routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice is practical and collaborative, and may change as work continues.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It can allow shorter check-ins, morning appointments that suit shift schedules, or sessions without travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of approaches online to practice behavioral skills, check progress, and plan next steps.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Oregon, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes listening without judgment and practical responses. His approach combines acceptance, cognitive and solution-focused techniques to help people take steps forward.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience, including work in a psychiatric hospital unit, a pediatric clinic, and as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Louisiana. He notes licensure in Louisiana, Oregon and Florida and serves clients in those jurisdictions as well as some international clients.
Which languages does he work in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.