Curtis Spears

Curtis Spears is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 17+ years of experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma, grief, addiction, self-esteem, anger, parenting, sleep difficulties, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life transitions. He offers therapy in English and is based in Louisiana, serving clients locally as well as individuals in other locations, including international clients.

Over the course of his career, Curtis has provided counseling across cultures, ages, and presenting needs. His background includes several years as a patient counselor in a hospital psychiatric unit and additional years practicing in a pediatric clinic. He has also worked in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) within a large hospital and city system, an environment that required readiness to meet clients where they are, regardless of the issue bringing them to counseling. Curtis describes his current solo practice as empathetic, accepting, and non-judgmental, shaped by years of listening and learning from people whose experiences differ from his own.

In addition to clinical work, Curtis spent a few years as an adjunct professor at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He shares that his steady family life and long-term partnership help ground his approach in warmth and practical support as clients work toward their goals. Outside of sessions, he enjoys sailing, backpacking, snow skiing, and cooking, especially apple pies. He notes that he may be able to open additional appointment times beyond what appears on the schedule, and invites clients to message if a listed time does not fit.