- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LMFT, LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Michael
Michael Spain is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of clinical experience. He offers online therapy in English and Spanish from Texas and helps parents who are juggling stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. He blends practical strategies with clear goals so people can make steady progress.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills.
Background and approach
Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their stories and see different possibilities. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps that produce quick relief and momentum. Michael often helps parents improve communication, manage blended family challenges, and handle caregiver stress.
He also supports people dealing with addiction recovery, family of origin issues, guilt, shame, isolation, and changes that come with aging. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. He listens for patterns, then works with each person to set concrete actions and practice new skills between sessions.
When clients want faith integrated, he can include Christian perspectives and prayer while also working respectfully with other beliefs or none. His style is direct but warm, focused on small changes that add up. People who feel stuck or overwhelmed can expect clear steps toward greater clarity and resilience.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parent support
Michael typically draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and quick wins to reduce overwhelm and create momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper discussion, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging makes it easy to share brief updates between appointments. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy family life.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, family problems, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include addiction recovery, communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues around aging.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy into a practical, goal-oriented approach. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building skills, and taking small steps that lead to change.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working with adults and parents. That background informs a pragmatic approach to common family and personal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds licenses as an LMFT and an LPC in Texas. His practice is based in Texas and he provides services from there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible check-ins and different ways to communicate between appointments.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the selected plan and regional factors.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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