- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT DBT Gottman
About Craig
Craig Gordon is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like attachment and abandonment, blended family concerns, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that come from someone’s family of origin and that continue to affect current relationships. Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable steps. He draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to build new coping skills.
Craig incorporates the Gottman Method principles when relationship communication and conflict come up. That work looks at specific interaction habits and concrete ways to change them. He also addresses how autism spectrum traits and co-occurring conditions can interact with mood and relationship concerns.
Clients can expect clear discussion of goals and regular check-ins on progress. Craig aims to help people notice recurring patterns, test new ways of relating, and reduce symptoms that interrupt daily life. He explains approaches in plain language and works collaboratively on what to try next.
He sees adults in Virginia and holds LPC credentials in VA and DC. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats directly through the scheduling process.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Craig uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that keep stress and low mood active and to practice concrete behavior changes. CBT is goal-focused and works well for anxiety, depression, and repetitive unhelpful thoughts.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive responses. DBT offers short, practical tools for handling distress and improving emotional regulation in everyday situations.
The Gottman Method is used when communication and relationship habits are a central concern. That approach looks at interaction patterns and teaches specific communication and conflict-management techniques.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together what to focus on.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a busy family schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals use these formats to help clients maintain consistency with appointments and practice skills between sessions.
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 kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses practical conversation and skills-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He also draws on Gottman Method ideas for relationship communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life-change concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses in Virginia and the District of Columbia, and he practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm fees during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with him?
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