Therapist profile
Michael Spain, LMFT, LPC
LMFT and LPC - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with MichaelAbout
- CBT and solution-focused
- Narrative and IFS
- English and Spanish
About Michael
Michael Spain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He offers online sessions in English and Spanish and helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, family problems, depression, and coping with life changes.
He focuses on clear, practical steps rather than long talks that don't lead anywhere. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to identify patterns and build coping skills. Sessions often include communication strategies parents can put into practice right away.
Michael also incorporates narrative ideas and internal family systems thinking to understand how personal stories and internal parts affect actions at home. For people wrestling with addiction, grief, or role changes in the family, he offers concrete tools and check-ins to measure progress. He writes short, actionable plans that can be used between meetings.
He welcomes clients who want faith integrated into counseling, and is able to include biblical principles and prayer when requested. He also works respectfully with people of other or no faith traditions. The work is collaborative, with goals set together and steps that focus on movement and clarity.
For parents and adults facing relationship strain, caregiving burdens, or blended family questions, he provides communication techniques and problem-solving methods aimed at lowering daily stress. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Michael often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that increase stress or anxiety. CBT is practical and focuses on small experiments that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and identify steps that lead to quick, achievable change. Narrative Therapy is used to examine the stories people tell about themselves and their families, and to reframe those stories in a way that supports healthier choices.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That selection can shift over time as new challenges arise or progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work and caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on communication skills, coping strategies, and step-by-step plans that carry into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems are addressed?
He helps with family conflict, parenting challenges, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and communication problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to build skills and produce observable progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, parents, and adolescents in online settings.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices in Texas; the credentials are listed as TX LMFT and TX LPC.
Can I meet with him in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients, so sessions can be scheduled from outside the U.S.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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