Curtis Spears

Curtis Spears is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience who helps people manage anger, anxiety, stress, and related concerns. He draws on a long career that includes hospital and pediatric clinic work, and time as an adjunct professor. He presents as warm, accepting, and nonjudgmental in his solo practice in Louisiana.

He has worked in a psychiatric hospital unit and as an employee assistance counselor in a large hospital and city system. Those settings required seeing people with many different problems, and taught him how to listen across cultures and life stages. He says those experiences made him more sensitive to the hurts and pressures people bring to therapy.

In sessions he emphasizes practical steps along with steady listening. He uses methods that help clients identify patterns, try small changes, and build clearer communication. He aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented while staying aware of each person’s values and strengths.

Curtis holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor credentials, listed as LMHC and LPC. He serves clients in Louisiana and also notes licensure in Florida and Oregon. He mentions being available up to six days a week and sometimes extending hours by request.

Outside of work he spends time with his wife and a large family, and enjoys sailing, backpacking, skiing, and cooking. That personal side is part of how he approaches counseling - as a down-to-earth conversation focused on real-life changes.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change mood and stress levels. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what is working.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Others prefer scheduling that matches a different time zone; Curtis notes his Eastern Time Zone hours and ability to open extra times by request. Online work can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing family, job, and other demands.