Curtis Spears

Curtis Spears is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and career concerns. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, ADHD, and sleep or anger problems. He works in English and sees clients in Louisiana as well as internationally when licensure allows.

He brings years of varied clinical work to sessions, including time as a patient counselor on a hospital psychiatric unit and practice in a pediatric clinic. He also spent time as an employee assistance program counselor in a large hospital and city system and taught as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.

Sessions are described by him as empathetic, accepting, and non-judgmental. He aims to listen first, then help people set clear goals and practical steps. His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and solution-focused strategies when helpful.

Curtis notes his family life and hobbies as part of his perspective. He is married, has children and grandchildren, and enjoys sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking. He says this life balance informs a calm, grounded presence in sessions.

He indicates general availability six days a week and asks people to check scheduling options carefully, since his hours can vary by time zone. Prospective clients are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire to begin.

How his approaches shape online work

Curtis draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters in their life. That approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and then practice small changes. CBT is often applied for depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis aims to be collaborative about which methods to try and adjusts plans based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He will discuss options and recommend steps together during early sessions.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session delivery methods, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that format suits a schedule. It can also allow people in different locations to continue work without needing to commute. Ask about available times and formats when you complete the matching questionnaire to make sure sessions fit your routine.