Kurt Billups, LPC
Therapist in Texas
Compassionate counselor with practical focus
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
Based in
Texas
- 20 years experience
- Direct and practical
- Texas based LPC
About Kurt
His background includes work in inpatient care and psychological assessment. That clinical experience shapes how he approaches problems - by looking at patterns, safety, and what actually gets in the way of daily life. He tailors each plan to the person in front of him rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Kurt also draws on training in marriage and family therapy and play therapy to inform his work with attachment, abandonment, and parenting-related concerns. He pays attention to communication problems, codependency, and the stress that caregivers often carry. Sessions aim to make hard topics manageable and actionable.
He supports people navigating sexual concerns such as sexual dysfunction and those exploring BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture within a nonjudgmental frame. Kurt helps clients talk through body image, chronic illness, and the emotional fallout of divorce or domestic violence without making assumptions about outcomes.
Starting therapy begins with a brief intake and a matching questionnaire. Kurt focuses on helping clients identify realistic goals and practical steps so they can move toward steadier daily functioning.
Approaches that guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques generally involve practical, goal-focused methods that help people change unhelpful patterns and cope better day to day. For example, structured problem-solving helps break large worries into smaller steps and teaches ways to test what works. This can be useful for stress, anxiety, and managing life with ADHD.Attachment-informed approaches pay attention to how early relationships shape current responses and communication. Working with attachment themes helps people who struggle with abandonment, codependency, or recurring relationship conflict notice patterns and try different ways of connecting.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which techniques fit best based on goals, preferences, and what happens in early sessions. That means adjusting the plan as progress is made and as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows focused conversations about sexual concerns, kink, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress in the same practical, step-oriented style used in in-person work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
License details
- LPC · Texas
- 64968
- NPI (National Provider Identifier)
- 1720564768
As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kurt address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues, plus many related topics such as abandonment, attachment, and body image.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, practical approach that focuses on concrete steps and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.
What is his clinical background?
He brings 20 years of experience, including inpatient care and psychological assessment, and training in marriage and family therapy and play therapy.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices from Texas and holds the LPC credential, specifically listed as TX LPC in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.