Therapist profile
John Craig, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW16632
- NPI1619336526
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About John
John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience based in Florida. He works with adults on problems that get in the way of daily life, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and anger. He also helps with issues like sleep and eating concerns, addictions, relationship strain, and the stress of caregiving or major life changes.
He uses a client-centered style that keeps the person in focus. Sessions generally involve talking through what is happening now, identifying patterns, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. He includes practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to reduce intense reactions and improve coping.
John also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and narrative approaches to reframe difficult experiences. That can be useful for trauma, grief, or when someone feels stuck in an old story about themselves. He aims to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar disorder, family problems, and issues around attachment and abandonment. He addresses both immediate symptoms and the longer patterns behind them. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps.
If you want to explore changes, the usual start is an initial appointment to see if the fit feels right. John asks questions about current struggles, personal history, and goals, and then suggests a plan to move forward.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's priorities, helping people clarify what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It can help with anger, anxiety, sleep, and low mood by giving practical skills to try between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on goals, current problems, and what feels manageable. That means experimenting with tools from different approaches and adjusting the plan over time.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also let a person use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets in a familiar setting and then discuss how they went in the next meeting.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and related life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is client-centered and conversational. He focuses on practical steps and uses cognitive and mindfulness tools.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida LCSW and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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