Craig Carpenter, LCSW

Craig Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addictions. He works with adults facing grief, major life changes, career stress, and self-esteem struggles. Craig practices in Oklahoma and offers online care for people in other places. He brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions and has spent much of that time in complex mental health settings. He focuses on practical tools that clients can use day to day. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable steps that fit each person’s life and goals. Craig draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and tolerate difficult emotions while moving toward what matters to them. A client-centered stance shapes how he works - conversations are guided by the person in front of him rather than a strict script. For relationship concerns he blends approaches that emphasize communication and connection. Craig is comfortable addressing issues tied to chronic illness, aging, addiction, and the stresses of caregiving or first responder work. He is also experienced supporting people navigating immigration-related stress and isolation. People interested in starting are invited to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Craig emphasizes honest collaboration so clients know what to expect and can track progress as therapy continues.

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Craig commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety or low mood and then practice new behaviors that lead to different results. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of his work and focuses on clarifying personal values while learning to live with difficult feelings rather than getting stuck avoiding them.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Craig will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense based on goals, life demands, and what feels most useful. That means trying tools, checking in on progress, and adjusting the plan together.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible and accessible. Video calls work well for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and varied day-to-day needs.