- CBT methods
- Narrative work
- Solution-focused steps
About Michael
Michael Spain is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He offers therapy in English and Spanish and works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, family conflict, and life changes.
He focuses on clear, practical steps rather than long labels. Sessions look at patterns that cause distress and build skills to manage symptoms. He helps people improve communication, handle transitions, and cope with addictive or compulsive behaviors.
Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Systemic Therapy to guide sessions. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where insight leads to action and small changes add up over time.
He also offers faith-based counseling when clients request it, integrating biblical perspectives and prayer alongside other therapeutic work. At the same time he works respectfully with clients of different or no religious backgrounds.
His practice includes support for issues often felt intensely by people in their late teens and twenties - identity questions, career uncertainty, relationship strain, and feeling behind peers. He combines talk, skill-building, and concrete planning so clients can test ideas and see what works.
To begin, readers should use the site's online therapy options button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and Michael accepts international clients.
Therapeutic approaches Michael uses online
Michael frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical problem solving.He also uses Narrative Therapy, which helps people separate themselves from their problems by reworking the stories they tell about their lives. That approach can be helpful for identity questions and shifting long-held patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client’s goals, issues, and personal preferences. That collaborative process may combine CBT strategies, narrative techniques, or other approaches to create concrete steps forward.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography indicates he provides online therapy but does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options that match different energy or bandwidth levels. Licensed professionals adapt sessions so clients can apply skills between meetings and measure progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting challenges, and life transitions including recovery from addictive behaviors.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build skills and plan next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices in Texas, with licensure listed as TX LMFT and TX LPC.
Can I work with him in different languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography describes online therapy; please confirm the current session formats before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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