- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT DBT Gottman
About Craig
Craig Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Craig also lists work around abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Craig uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what is happening in their lives. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. He listens for patterns in feelings and behavior and then explores small changes that can make daily life more manageable.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for couples work when relationship skills and communication are the focus.
Craig describes his role as a collaborator who helps people weigh options and try new strategies. He encourages clear steps and realistic practice between sessions. That approach is aimed at people who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health and want to find what matters next.
Sessions are conducted in English. Craig is based in Virginia and holds the LPC credential in both Virginia and the District of Columbia. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Craig commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of interpreting situations. CBT is practical and task-oriented, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style skills are useful when strong emotions make it hard to act on long-term goals.
Elements of the Gottman Method are applied when communication and relationship skills are a central concern. Those techniques focus on improving how people talk about problems and rebuild trust in daily interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Craig will collaborate with clients to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and therapist adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer travel demands. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure the timing and format match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, autism and questions about life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses practical, goal-focused conversations to identify patterns and test small changes. Sessions emphasize skills and steps to try between meetings.
What is his experience with these issues?
He has 12 years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia and is based in Virginia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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