About Curtis
Curtis Spears is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, addictions, and relationship strain. He writes in a warm, direct way and aims to make starting therapy straightforward for worried parents and others looking for support. Curtis draws on years of work in hospitals, a pediatric clinic, and employee assistance programs.
That background exposed him to many kinds of struggles and taught him to listen without judgment.
Background and approach
He emphasizes an accepting, compassionate stance in sessions. His approach is practical and down-to-earth. Curtis uses methods that help people handle difficult feelings, build everyday skills, and make clear plans for change.
Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small steps that fit daily life. Clients can expect a calm, patient presence and a therapist who values real-world solutions. Curtis notes availability most days of the week and is willing to adjust hours when possible to meet scheduling needs.
He holds licenses as an LMHC and an LPC in multiple states and works with people in Louisiana as well as internationally. Outside of work he enjoys sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking, and he draws on his life experience as a long-time spouse and parent when helping others navigate family and personal challenges.
Practical therapy approaches for online work
Curtis uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people cope better with symptoms and daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning simple skills to act toward what matters, even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice concrete behavior changes that improve mood and focus.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match the client's needs. Adjustments are made together if something feels off or isn't working as hoped.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls for deeper conversation, phone sessions when video isn't convenient, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, handle low-energy moments, or maintain continuity when travel or location make in-person visits impractical.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Louisiana, Oregon, Florida
- Languages
- English
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