- CBT
- DBT skills
- Gottman Method
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 helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He also lists support for blended family issues and concerns such as abandonment, attachment problems, and communication breakdowns.
Craig uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing. He asks practical questions and helps people try simple strategies that can reduce immediate distress. Sessions focus on clear skills and small behavior changes that can be put into daily life.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when intense emotions make decision-making hard. The Gottman Method informs work on relationship habits and communication practices.
Craig aims to create an environment where people can speak honestly about difficult feelings and conflicts. He listens for recurring patterns tied to family of origin, attachment, or past loss and then works with the person to develop coping steps. This approach is practical rather than theoretical, emphasizing doable changes.
People in blended households often face divided loyalties, co-parenting stress, and the task of merging routines. Craig helps individuals sort those pressures, name priorities, and practice clearer communication. He encourages pacing change so adjustments feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Approaches used in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. It breaks concerns into small, testable steps so people can try new behaviors and notice what changes. This method is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. It includes breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation techniques that help when feelings feel overwhelming.
The Gottman Method focuses on communication habits and interaction patterns in relationships. It offers concrete ways to improve listening, reduce criticism, and rebuild trust in everyday conversations.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to decide which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it simpler to continue work during life changes, like moving or schedule shifts, while focusing on practical skills and communication practice.
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 focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists blended family issues and related topics such as attachment and communication problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and skills-based work. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and manageable behavior changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience providing clinical counseling in community and clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia and lists Virginia as his location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.