Craig Gordon is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions.
01About Craig
Craig Gordon is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping someone feel less stuck and more able to cope.
He creates an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on learning skills, testing small changes, and noticing what helps.
Background and approach
Craig frames difficulties as problems to be worked on together rather than as fixed labels. Craig uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship-focused work when communication and connection are central concerns.
These approaches guide what happens in sessions but are adapted to each person's needs. He brings a steady, patient style to the work and encourages clients to try small experiments between sessions. Progress is measured by what improves in daily life - mood, stress levels, relationships, and clear routines.
Craig helps people translate insight into practical action. Craig is licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Sessions are held in English and offered through a range of online formats to make fitting therapy into a busy life easier.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701007484 · expires June 2027
- LPC (District of Columbia)
- License PRC200002056 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1366004053 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Craig lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Craig names
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve negative thought patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and can help with intense emotions and impulsivity. The Gottman Method centers on communication and interaction patterns between partners and can be helpful when relationship conflicts or trust are key concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Craig collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration might mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick coping check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Craig focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, communication problems, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Craig takes a straightforward, supportive approach that emphasizes skills and small experiments. He works alongside clients to try practical changes that can improve daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
Where is he licensed and located?
Craig holds LPC status in Virginia and the District of Columbia and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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