Craig Gordon

Craig Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia and the District of Columbia with 12 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.

Craig aims for straightforward conversations about what feels stuck. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning practical skills, and trying different ways of responding. He uses methods grounded in behavior and skills training to make changes that can be used in everyday life.

Clients can expect a direct, problem-solving approach that still leaves room to talk about feelings and history. Craig draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns and communication are central concerns.

He works with issues that often overlap, such as depression combined with isolation or impulsivity alongside relationship conflict. Sessions often include skill practice, clearer communication techniques, and steps to reduce intense reactions. Craig supports people wanting to find firmer footing after a big life change or ongoing stress.

To begin, people follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial session. Craig practices in Virginia and communicates in English.

How Craig uses common approaches in online work

Craig commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking. That approach can help with anxiety, low mood, and practical behavior changes. DBT focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It is useful when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship patterns cause repeated problems.

He also integrates parts of the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics and communication are central. That method highlights specific communication patterns and teaches clearer ways to discuss conflict and needs. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, trial methods, and adjust as work progresses to find the best match for the person's needs and preferences.

The site provides steps to connect and schedule a first session, but confirm the current session formats before booking. When online sessions are used, they can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel and reduce time spent commuting. Some formats are better for a focused skills check-in or a shorter follow-up, while others work better for longer conversations. Clarify the available session options during the sign-up and matching steps so arrangements fit everyday life.