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Curtis Spears, LMHC, LPC

Experienced counselor for anxiety and phobias

17 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Curtis

Curtis Spears is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and phobias. He offers a calm, accepting presence and practical support for relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with life changes. Curtis works with clients who are dealing with trauma, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

He keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. Conversations focus on real problems and steps you can try between meetings.

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Background and approach

He uses listening, gentle questions, and goal-focused work to help people try new ways of handling difficult moments. Curtis has experience across hospital psychiatry, pediatric clinic settings, and employee assistance programs. He also taught as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.

Those roles gave him wide exposure to different life situations and ways people cope. His solo practice emphasizes an empathic, non-judgmental approach. Curtis draws on several practical therapy styles to match what each person needs.

He aims to make therapy useful and understandable rather than full of jargon. Curtis lives with his wife and enjoys time with a large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Outside work he spends time sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking, and he will sometimes adjust hours to find a workable appointment time.

How his approaches guide online counseling

Curtis commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those aims. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on what is helpful over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face-to-face when more connection is wanted. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, between-session coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to arrange consistent sessions across time zones and varied schedules.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Curtis often help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, phobias, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general counseling style?
Sessions are down-to-earth and focused on practical steps. He combines listening with clear suggestions and short-term goals to try between sessions.
What professional background does he bring to sessions?
He has 17 years of experience including work in hospital psychiatric units, a pediatric clinic, employee assistance programs, and time as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.
Where is he licensed and based?
Curtis holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed to serve clients in Louisiana, Oregon, and Florida while residing in Louisiana.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts clients from overseas as well as within licensed U.S. states.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's available times.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Louisiana, Oregon, Florida
Languages
English

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