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LMFT, LPC

Michael Spain, LMFT, LPC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Michael

Michael Spain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical experience in Texas. He combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, family tensions, parenting challenges, and major life changes.

Background and approach

Working in both English and Spanish, he draws on therapies that promote insight and concrete coping skills to support steady progress. His practice emphasizes identifying repetitive patterns, strengthening communication, and creating actionable steps that fit each person’s life.

Michael integrates Internal Family Systems ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies to help people manage emotions, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and move toward goals. He also brings experience with addiction recovery, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, attachment concerns, and other relational issues.

Michael offers an approach that can include faith-based perspectives when desired, while also respecting clients of other or no religious traditions. Prospective clients are invited to explore their priorities and collaborate on a plan that emphasizes measurable coping tools, clearer decision-making, and forward movement.

Integrating proven approaches through online care

Michael often uses Internal Family Systems to help clients understand the different parts of their inner experience, creating a compassionate way to explore conflicting feelings and inner reactions. This approach can be useful for people working through shame, family of origin patterns, or persistent self-criticism.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused and Narrative techniques are used alongside these methods to clarify goals, highlight strengths, and create practical steps toward change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and priorities evolve. Clients can expect dialogue about what feels most helpful and regular check-ins to assess fit.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting issues, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as addiction recovery, caregiver stress, attachment and blended family issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Michael integrates Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques, and systemic ideas to combine insight with practical skill-building tailored to each client.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 30 years of clinical practice working with individuals, parents, and families on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is licensed in Texas as an LMFT and LPC with licence numbers TX LMFT 4953 and TX LPC 15157 and practices from Texas.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Yes, sessions are offered in both English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients when appropriate.
Which session formats does he offer for online therapy?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to 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