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- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Faith-based option
About Michael
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience, Michael Spain works with adults, parents, adolescents, and families on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, and life changes. He integrates several practical approaches and sometimes incorporates faith when clients request it.
Michael focuses on concrete skills and clear steps. He helps people spot unhelpful patterns, build coping tools, and improve communication. Sessions can include practical strategies for parenting, guidance for teens around motivation and identity, and support for recovery from addictive behaviors.
His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused methods, narrative ideas, Internal Family Systems, and systemic thinking. That mix is used to translate insight into action and observable progress. Therapy conversations aim to identify small experiments that lead to change rather than long, abstract analysis.
Michael offers faith-based counseling when requested and integrates biblical perspectives and prayer for those clients. He also works with people of other faiths or no faith, keeping the work focused on the client's goals and values. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.
Michael provides services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, readers are directed to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online process.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on clear skills and experiments to test new ways of thinking.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on immediate goals and practical steps. This approach helps when someone wants faster problem-solving, clearer priorities, or short-term progress toward specific changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as issues evolve, and he frames it as a shared process rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before scheduling, since the biography describes online work but does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while focusing on skills, communication, and stepwise progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family conflict, plus life transitions and addiction recovery.
What is his therapy style?
He uses practical, goal-focused work drawing on CBT, solution-focused techniques, narrative ideas, Internal Family Systems, and systemic thinking.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, parents, and families.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is an LMFT and an LPC licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography describes online therapy; confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the see online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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