Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Curtis Spears is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship pain, grief, addiction, and jealousy. He practices from a calm, accepting stance and works to create a space where people can talk about hard things without judgment. Curtis also supports people facing parenting concerns, sleep problems, career stress, trauma, and life transitions.

He spent time as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University in Shreveport and worked three years as a patient counselor in a hospital psychiatric unit. He also spent three years practicing in a pediatric clinic and has experience as an employee assistance program counselor. Those roles exposed him to many kinds of people and challenges. Curtis says that variety helped him learn to listen across cultures and ages.

In sessions he aims to be practical and straightforward. He blends approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to match what each person needs. He focuses on clear goals, learning new ways to respond to difficult feelings, and finding workable steps to improve daily life.

Curtis is licensed as an LMHC and an LPC and sees clients in Louisiana as well as in other states and overseas where permitted. He is based in the Eastern Time Zone and notes limited availability for West Coast clients in the early morning hours.

Outside work he enjoys sailing, backpacking, snow skiing, and cooking, and he draws on family life as part of his supportive outlook when helping people move forward.

How Curtis Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It helps people make choices based on values and take small, workable steps toward the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding; the therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Curtis will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. He often blends techniques from these approaches to meet the needs of the moment and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether you need shorter check-ins, an appointment outside normal commuting hours, or a way to keep therapy consistent while traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to an online setting so sessions focus on what helps you move forward.