Therapist profile
Michael Spain, LMFT, LPC
Texas
LMFT and LPC - Anxiety and Family Concerns
Continue with MichaelWhere Michael stands
- Credentials
- LMFT, LPC
- License
- LMFT, Texas / 4953; LPC, Texas / 15157
- NPI
- 1609880475
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
About
- CBT methods
- Narrative techniques
- Solution-focused work
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 adults, parents, and individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, and major life changes. He also addresses issues related to parenting, caregiving, and codependency.
Michael uses straightforward, skills-based work. He helps people spot unhelpful patterns, build coping strategies, and practice clearer communication. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be applied between meetings rather than abstract theory.
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Systemic Therapy to match the needs of each person. That mix allows him to shift between identifying thought and behavior patterns, mapping family dynamics, and working with internal parts that influence choices.
When faith matters to a client, he offers Christian-informed sessions that may include biblical principles and prayer. He also works respectfully with people of other faiths or no religious affiliation, keeping the work centered on the client's goals.
Michael emphasizes collaborative work. Together with a client he sets clear, observable steps and checks progress over time. He aims to help people gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and move forward with practical changes.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change thinking patterns and habits that fuel anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and clear goals to create immediate momentum and manageable change.He also brings Narrative Therapy ideas to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. That can be helpful when someone feels stuck in roles like people-pleasing or caretaker. Across these approaches he focuses on collaboration, checking in with the client to find what fits and adjusting the plan as needs and goals shift.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel on a workday. The therapist and client will decide together which methods and scheduling patterns best suit the client's routines and goals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting concerns, life transitions, and issues such as codependency and substance-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, skills-focused approach drawing on CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and systemic ideas to create steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, and parents in therapeutic settings.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and holds the credentials LMFT and LPC, listed as TX LMFT and TX LPC.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; confirm session logistics when you begin the intake process.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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