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John Craig, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About John

John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of clinical experience in Florida. He guides adults through a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, drawing on a career built around practical, evidence-informed methods.

Background and approach

His background encompasses work with addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and life transitions, among other concerns. His style is warm, client-centered, and empathetic, emphasizing respectful collaboration and real-world coping strategies.

He integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative-informed practices to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. John frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on identifying goals, testing approaches that fit an individual's life, and building sustainable skills.

Sessions can address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns, such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and co-occurring conditions. John encourages prospective clients to begin with an initial consultation to determine fit and to map a plan that aligns with their priorities and circumstances.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches into Online Care

John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical approach that often helps with anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to strengthen present-moment awareness and emotional regulation through focused attention and acceptance skills, which can be useful for stress, trauma-related symptoms, and chronic worry.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. He works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust strategies based on what proves most helpful in day-to-day life. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to personal strengths and preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats let clients fit therapy into busy schedules, continue regular work while traveling within the same state, and use different communication styles as needs change. The varied options support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does John work with?
He addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
His work is warm and nonjudgmental with a client-centered stance. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative-focused elements to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of experience as a practicing clinician offering informed, practical support for a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential FL LCSW SW16632 and maintains practice in Florida.
Can non-English speakers work with him or do international clients qualify?
He provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for meetings?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability for an initial consultation.

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What John can help with

John Craig works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and depression.

John works with adults with depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.

How John approaches therapy

John's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 20 years of clinical experience.