Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Curtis Spears is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and grief. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career challenges, trauma, and sleep problems. He works in an accepting, non-judgmental way and aims to create a calm space for honest conversation.

He has practiced across many settings including a hospital psychiatric unit and a pediatric clinic. He also spent time as an employee assistance program counselor in a large hospital system, seeing a wide range of concerns and people. Those roles shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling.

Curtis practices from a client-centered stance, listening first and tailoring work to each person. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to address thoughts and behaviors, and on acceptance-based approaches to help people live by their values. He also uses solution-focused tools to set short-term goals and emotionally-focused ideas when relationship work is helpful.

He is licensed as an LMHC and as an LPC in multiple states and serves clients in Louisiana as well as in other states and overseas. Curtis mentions he is generally available six days a week and can sometimes add hours when needed.

Outside of work he values family time with his wife and children, and enjoys sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking. He notes time zone limits for some regions and asks clients to check scheduling options before booking.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Curtis uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what they value. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, addiction, and life transitions because it focuses on action tied to personal goals.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often helpful for depression, worry, sleep issues, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Curtis will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect from different locations, including other states and overseas, while still working with a licensed professional.