- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Curtis
Curtis Spears is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, grief, sleep problems, and challenges around intimacy and relationships.
He has worked in a variety of settings, including a hospital psychiatric unit, a pediatric clinic, and as an employee assistance program counselor. Those roles exposed him to many kinds of concerns and ways people cope. He has also spent time teaching as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University, Shreveport.
In private practice he focuses on listening and practical support. Sessions are straightforward and person-focused. He draws on approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people name emotions and try different ways of responding.
Curtis notes that his personal life - a long-term marriage and a large extended family - informs his perspective on relationships and family roles. Outside of work he enjoys sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking apple pies.
He is licensed in Louisiana, Florida, and Oregon and serves clients across those states and internationally. He works six days a week and can sometimes add hours if a listed time does not fit a client's schedule. When working with clients in different time zones he offers specific hour ranges for West Coast availability.
How Curtis uses EFT, ACT and CBT online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name their deeper emotions and the patterns that follow. It is often used when feelings are hard to identify or when relationship and attachment patterns feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and supports practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Curtis will discuss these methods with you and decide together which ones fit your goals and preferences. He aims to blend techniques so sessions address both feelings and practical change in ways that make sense for you.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so you can schedule counseling around work or family obligations. If you are in a different time zone note his stated West Coast hours are limited to early morning ranges; he can sometimes open additional times if needed.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Oregon, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, and many other life concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a listening-focused, person-centered style and works collaboratively to name emotions and try practical changes using several approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience, including work in a psychiatric hospital unit, a pediatric clinic, and as an employee assistance counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Louisiana, Florida, and Oregon. He practices from Louisiana and also serves international clients.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options when you book to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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