Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Craig McIntosh, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Recovery
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2000152231
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149012978
- NPI
- 1134130693
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Craig supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples work
- Parent coaching
About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Missouri with 24 years of experience. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns among other life challenges.
He trained in social work after completing a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a Master of Social Work. He has lived in St. Louis since 2004 and has also provided licensure supervision in both Missouri and Illinois. His background includes twelve years as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force and many years supporting people in recovery and anger management.
In sessions he listens first to what matters most to the person in front of him. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try practical changes. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy with couples work, and he welcomes conversations about big life questions from an existential perspective.
Craig offers practical parent coaching to help caregivers get better outcomes and enjoy parenting more. He has experience addressing addictions, domestic abuse, and issues tied to fatherhood, attachment, and blended family dynamics. He works with people facing guilt, shame, and forgiveness concerns as well.
His style can be direct or relaxed depending on what the session calls for. He aims to help people leave a session feeling they’ve made a good decision and ready for the next step. To begin, readers are asked to use the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
How Craig applies therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps people clarify their own goals and choices. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, parenting stress, and when someone needs a clear hearing of their experience.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete techniques to test beliefs, change unhelpful patterns, and manage anxiety or low mood. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and depression where practical experiments and new routines matter.
The Gottman Method concentrates on communication and repair skills for couples. It helps partners learn to listen and reconnect using specific exercises and conversations. Imago-informed techniques also appear in his couples work to address patterns that arise between partners.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Craig will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and as different issues come up.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Ask about available session types when scheduling so you can fit therapy into your life. Online options can make it simpler to add therapy around work, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when a full in-person session isn't possible.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues plus addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then suggests practical steps. His approach can be direct, serious, or light depending on what the client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, including time as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker listed as IL LCSW and MO LCSW and practices in Missouri.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers