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Michael Spain

Compassionate, practical therapy for family and life transitions

LMFT, LPC Texas

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Michael

Michael Spain is a licensed therapist who blends cognitive and systemic methods to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, family tensions, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With 30 years of clinical experience as an LMFT and LPC, he draws on practical, skills-based strategies to translate insight into manageable steps and measurable progress. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and narrative ideas to identify unhelpful patterns, develop coping skills, and strengthen communication within family systems.

Clients work with Michael to clarify goals, build resilience, and address problems such as addiction recovery, caregiver stress, issues rooted in family of origin, and struggles with guilt or shame. He offers faith-informed counseling when requested, incorporating biblical perspectives and prayer while also working respectfully with people of any or no religious background.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, he provides online services from Texas and accepts international clients, guiding each person through collaborative planning and actionable strategies tailored to their circumstances.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Michael often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective coping strategies; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes small, achievable steps and uses clients' existing strengths to move forward quickly and practically.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the particular challenges they face, and then recommends or combines methods that best fit their needs. This partnership helps tailor sessions so techniques feel relevant and usable in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or different time zones. These formats support ongoing skill-building, short check-ins, and full sessions, allowing clients to engage in the way that suits them best while working toward clearer goals and improved coping.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and related issues such as caregiver stress, addiction recovery, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside narrative and solution-focused approaches and systemic ideas to help clients identify patterns and build concrete coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, parents, and families in a range of concerns and transitions.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He holds LMFT and LPC credentials with licence details TX LMFT 4953 and TX LPC 15157, and he practices from Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients who can work across those languages.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas

Languages

English, Spanish