Therapist profile
Dr. Weston Crafton, LMFT
Tennessee
LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Tennessee / 1338
- NPI1508338674
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Focus on practical change
About Weston
Dr. Weston Crafton is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults who want clearer ways to handle stress, anger, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. He speaks English and practices in Tennessee.
He sees people who are tired of overthinking the same issues and who want practical change. He starts by focusing on what the person wants to be different. Sessions move toward workable steps rather than long rehearsals of the problem.
His approach draws on relationship-focused work and evidence-based tools. He looks at how patterns between people keep problems alive. He also teaches skills to manage strong emotions and reduce conflict in daily life.
Dr. Crafton uses conversation to find solutions. That conversation can include looking at attachment dynamics, learning behavior-based strategies, and practicing emotion regulation skills. He believes early progress is possible when sessions concentrate on change from the first meeting.
He works with individuals and with partners. His background as a marriage and family therapist supports addressing issues from a broader relational view. People who want direct, action-oriented sessions may find this style fits their goals.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationship patterns affect how someone reacts to stress and anger. It helps people see repeated interaction cycles and try different responses that change how others react. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers clear exercises and practical steps to try between sessions to reduce reactivity and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that help when anger flares.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will work with the person to decide which tools fit the current goals and what to prioritize first. Expect conversations that test useful strategies early and then refine them based on what works in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let the therapist assign short practice exercises between meetings so skills can be used in real situations.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support related to anger?
He helps with anger alongside related issues like stress, relationship conflict, resentment, and coping with life changes.
How would he approach temper and outbursts in sessions?
He uses focused conversations that identify patterns and then teaches skills to manage strong emotions and reduce conflict during everyday interactions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Tennessee LMFT with eight years of experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the credential TN LMFT as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Does he see clients in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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