Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW16632
- NPI
- 1619336526
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information John 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
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About John
John Craig is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 20 years of practice. He focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and other issues that get in the way of daily life. He also works with people facing parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or caregiving stress.
His style centers on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are client-centered and collaborative. He uses a mix of approaches to help people make small changes that add up over time. Expect direct talk about problems, clear tools you can try between sessions, and regular review of progress.
John draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors. He uses mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when people are weighing change or feeling stuck.
He brings experience helping people after traumatic events, with substance concerns, and with long-term patterns like attachment or abandonment worries. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, or age-related concerns. His approach includes narrative elements to help people make sense of life changes.
If you are considering working with him, expect an initial consultation to clarify goals and fit. The first meetings usually focus on immediate problems, safety, and practical ways to relieve pressure while planning next steps.
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How John Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and many everyday problems that respond to skills practice.He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing techniques for stress and strong emotions. Mindfulness can be used alongside other methods to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people are weighing change or feeling stuck; it helps clarify values and next steps without pressure.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapt methods over time. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus more on CBT skills, mindfulness practice, or motivational strategies.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, provide a shorter check-in when you need it, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep care practical and usable in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
The work is client-centered and practical, using clear tools and conversation. He incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative elements.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person, phone, or video sessions are available.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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