Craig Gordon, LPC

Craig Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people who are adjusting to major life changes. Craig writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

He aims to make sessions feel straightforward and respectful. People can expect a calm space to talk through emotions and patterns without judgment. Craig encourages small, achievable changes that build over time.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and relationship work often informed by the Gottman Method. That mix lets him offer tools for thinking differently, handling overwhelming emotions, and improving communication. Sessions combine conversation with exercises to practice between meetings.

Craig holds Virginia and District of Columbia LPC credentials and has twelve years of experience. He uses that background to guide treatment choices and to help people set clear, realistic goals. He emphasizes skill-building rather than long theoretical discussions.

Sessions can address a wide range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, parenting and blended family stress, communication problems, and men's issues. He also supports people facing isolation, life-purpose questions, impulsivity, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence.

Craig offers sessions in English and works by matching goals to practical techniques. He focuses on helping people develop coping strategies they can use in everyday life.

How these approaches work online

Craig commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavioral changes. CBT provides clear exercises and homework that translate well to remote work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills, which can be practiced through guided exercises during video or text sessions. The Gottman Method informs his work on communication and conflict patterns in relationships by teaching specific interaction skills and check-ins people can use at home.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest CBT, DBT, or relationship-focused techniques that fit. Clients and therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps most.

Online formats offer practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let therapists observe body language and role-play conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t possible and require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or getting support when schedules are tight. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and practice real-world skills between meetings.