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Curtis Spears

Hopeful, practical therapy with experienced guidance

LMHC, LPC Louisiana

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Curtis

Curtis Spears brings 17 years of clinical experience to his practice, offering support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep challenges, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other life adjustments.

Background and approach

He has worked across a variety of settings including a hospital psychiatric unit, a pediatric clinic, employee assistance programs in a large hospital and city system, and as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport. These roles gave him broad exposure to diverse client needs and informed a compassionate, attentive approach.

In his solo practice he emphasizes an accepting, non-judgmental stance and draws on several therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person. Curtis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Emotionally-Focused work, and Solution-Focused strategies to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and clarify values and goals.

Licensed as an LMHC and an LPC, he serves clients in Louisiana and also accepts international clients, offering flexible scheduling and multiple communication formats to fit different lifestyles.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Curtis often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. ACT emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful behavior change, which can be useful for stress, grief, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to explore which methods fit their needs and goals, making adjustments over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client hopes to achieve. This shared decision-making helps tailor sessions whether the focus is on skill development, emotional processing, or problem solving.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular sessions from varied locations and can support ongoing work between appointments through messaging and brief check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Curtis commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and career concerns, as well as ADHD and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe his therapeutic style and approach?
His style is empathetic and non-judgmental, blending practical skill-building with exploration of values and emotions using methods like CBT, ACT, client-centered work, EFT, and solution-focused techniques.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 17 years of experience including roles in a hospital psychiatric unit, a pediatric clinic, employee assistance programs, and time as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.
Where is he licensed and based?
Curtis is licensed as an LMHC and an LPC and practices from Louisiana; he also notes licensure in other states and accepts clients in Louisiana and internationally.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is open to working with international clients where licensure and scheduling permit.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Louisiana, Oregon, Florida

Languages

English