About John

John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and ADHD. He practices from Florida and uses straightforward, practical methods to help people make changes that matter in daily life.

He offers care in a calm, respectful manner and aims to make sessions easy to follow for worried parents reading on a phone. His style is warm and nonjudgmental.

Background and approach

He centers the conversation on each person’s goals and concerns. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between appointments and on building routines that support better sleep, mood, and attention. John draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and test new ways of thinking.

He also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up by them. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is uncertain about making a change. In sessions he listens for what matters most and then offers small, realistic goals.

He talks through coping strategies for daily stress, relapse prevention for addictions, and pacing for grief or trauma recovery. For people with ADHD concerns he focuses on practical structure, time management ideas, and reducing overwhelm. People who prefer direct guidance and a collaborative tone tend to do well with his approach.

He explains tools plainly and adjusts pacing so clients can try new skills between meetings. John aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having workable next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people clarify goals and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, while the therapist offers empathy and practical feedback. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches small experiments to test new ways of responding.

He also uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts and sensations without reacting automatically. That approach can be helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and attention challenges by building moment-to-moment awareness and simple breathing or attention exercises.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. John will listen to your priorities, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. He works with clients to set small, achievable goals and checks in about which techniques feel useful over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break from work. Live chat or messaging can help maintain momentum between meetings and offer quick, written support when that works better.

Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered. He offers clear steps and practical tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
20 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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