John Craig, LCSW
Helping adults navigate stress and life changes
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- Warm and client-centered
- Practical coping skills
- Goal oriented
About John
John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice in Florida. He focuses on helping adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and life transitions. John aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what feels overwhelming and begin to make small changes.
He takes a client-centered approach, listening first to understand each person’s story and priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse. Mindfulness skills are taught to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity in daily life.
John draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits or face difficult decisions. He uses narrative ideas to help clients reframe painful experiences and find meaning after loss or major transitions. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what a person wants to change next.
Many people seek him out for problems with sleep, eating, parenting stress, relationship strains, ADHD, burnout, and career crossroads. He also has experience with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging.
John describes his style as warm and empathetic. He works with each person to set clear, realistic goals and agrees on steps to reach them. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy process and schedule when it fits their needs.
He takes a client-centered approach, listening first to understand each person’s story and priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse. Mindfulness skills are taught to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity in daily life.
John draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits or face difficult decisions. He uses narrative ideas to help clients reframe painful experiences and find meaning after loss or major transitions. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what a person wants to change next.
Many people seek him out for problems with sleep, eating, parenting stress, relationship strains, ADHD, burnout, and career crossroads. He also has experience with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging.
John describes his style as warm and empathetic. He works with each person to set clear, realistic goals and agrees on steps to reach them. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy process and schedule when it fits their needs.
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
How his approaches translate to online therapy
John uses client-centered therapy to focus sessions on what matters most to each person, listening closely and shaping the work around individual goals. This approach helps when someone feels stuck and needs a supportive space to sort priorities.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT gives clear tools to tackle anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that keep coming back.
Mindfulness is another part of his practice and involves simple exercises to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. These skills can be practiced between sessions to help with stress and anger control.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He partners with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and comfort level, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals offer ways to practice skills between meetings and focus on goals that matter in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered with practical skills shared during sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost and how do sessions work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.