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John Craig

John Craig, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Cognitive strategies
  • Mindfulness tools

About John

John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping adults cope with hard problems. He practices in Florida and focuses on symptoms that get in the way of daily life, such as depression, anxiety, panic, and trauma-related concerns. John uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people make practical changes.

He keeps the room warm and nonjudgmental and centers the client's perspective in sessions. His style is client-centered, and he mixes cognitive tools and motivational techniques when they fit the client's goals. That can mean working on thought patterns, building coping skills, or mapping out steps toward change.

John also brings mindfulness and narrative approaches into therapy. He may teach simple attention practices to reduce stress or invite clients to tell and reshape their personal stories. These methods are often used alongside cognitive strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Beyond those areas, John lists many related concerns he addresses, including grief, addictions, sleep and eating issues, chronic health conditions, caregiver stress, and attention-related challenges. He also notes focus on attachment, abandonment, and fatherhood issues among other life problems.

People who choose him can expect a practical, empathic style that emphasizes collaboration. He offers an initial consultation to see if his approach matches a client's needs and to plan next steps together.

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Therapeutic approaches and online options

John commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage symptoms and make changes. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and building a trusting relationship so the client leads the pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce worry, lift mood, and change habits.

He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice stress and soothe their bodies and minds. Mindfulness is about simple attention and gentle awareness that can reduce reactivity and improve sleep or focus when practiced regularly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with supportive listening, then adding CBT exercises or short mindfulness practices as needed.

Because session formats are not detailed here, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when flexibility is needed. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients maintain consistent care while they work toward their goals.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John typically address?

He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a warm, nonjudgmental, client-centered approach and mixes practical techniques like cognitive exercises and motivational interviewing when helpful.

What is his professional background?

He holds a Florida LCSW and brings about 20 years of experience working with adult mental health concerns.

Where is he based and licensed?

He practices in Florida and is licensed as an LCSW in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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