Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Curtis Spears is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and concerns that come with aging and geriatric issues. He brings 17 years of counseling experience and a calm, accepting style to sessions. Curtis works with a wide range of life challenges, including parenting strain, career shifts, trauma, sleep problems, and attention concerns.

He practiced as a patient counselor in a hospital psychiatric unit and spent three years in a pediatric clinic, which shaped his ability to talk through difficult situations with many kinds of people. He also worked as an employee assistance counselor in a large hospital and city system, seeing people with very varied needs and problems. That experience gave him practical insight into everyday stress and workplace issues.

Curtis describes his current solo practice as empathetic and non-judgmental. He aims to create a steady, relaxed space where people can sort through what matters to them. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

He is licensed as an LMHC and as an LPC and serves clients in Louisiana as well as in Florida and Oregon where he holds licenses. He also works with people in other countries. Sessions are scheduled with attention to each persons needs and availability.

Outside of work he enjoys sailing, backpacking, snow skiing, and cooking, and he emphasizes the steadying influence of a large family life that informs his outlook. He is generally available six days a week and can sometimes open additional times by request.

How therapy approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like low mood, worry, or sleep trouble. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and shifting emotional patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce recurring conflict.

The therapist will work with each person to find the right approach. Figuring out which methods fit is a collaborative process that begins in early sessions. Goals, preferences, and how someone responds guide adjustments over time rather than a single fixed plan.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. That said, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a lunch break, or helping people join from different time zones. Licensed professionals can use these possibilities to keep therapy consistent while matching scheduling needs and daily routines.