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Michael Spain, LMFT, LPC
Texas
Licensed therapist - family and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Faith integration option
About Michael
Michael Spain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, family and parenting concerns, and recovery from addictive or compulsive behaviors. He also supports men seeking clearer direction and teenagers navigating identity and motivation.
He uses practical, structured methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused work, narrative ideas, and Internal Family Systems. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, trying new responses, and building skills that make daily life more manageable. He emphasizes observable progress and concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
When parents come for help, he offers clear communication strategies and tools to handle behavioral challenges. With teens he aims to improve motivation and decision making through short-term, goal-oriented work. For people facing addiction or compulsive behaviors he combines pattern recognition with problem-solving and support for recovery tasks.
Michael offers faith-based counseling when clients want integration of biblical principles and prayer, and he also works respectfully with people of other or no faith backgrounds. He describes therapy as collaborative - setting goals together and checking what helps most. His bilingual skills include English and Spanish.
He practices from Texas and has worked online for much of his career. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options so they match your needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then practice small, specific changes to see what helps. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into concrete steps.Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their personal stories by separating them from the problem and noticing alternative storylines that support different choices. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes short-term goals and practical strategies you can try between sessions to create momentum.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust based on what produces useful change. The focus is on what people can do differently and what shows measurable progress.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Describe your day-to-day constraints when you set up the first meeting so session planning fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting concerns, life transitions, and recovery from addictive or compulsive behaviors.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is his clinical background?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and combines CBT, solution-focused methods, narrative approaches, and Internal Family Systems in his work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm logistics and time zones when arranging sessions.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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