Dr. Craig Landry

Dr. Craig Landry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication difficulties, and issues related to life purpose and midlife transitions.

In sessions he favors a straightforward, conversational style. He listens to what matters to the client and then shapes practical steps to try between meetings. That can mean learning ways to manage anxious thoughts, rehearsing different responses in difficult conversations, or breaking large problems into smaller tasks that feel more manageable.

He uses methods from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are part of his toolbox when someone wants clearer short-term goals or help finding momentum. Trauma-focused work is used when painful past events need careful attention.

Dr. Landry aims to work collaboratively, helping people decide what to try next rather than prescribing a single path. He combines listening with concrete skills practice, and he adjusts plans as progress or setbacks appear. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill-building, and review of what changed since the last meeting.

People who feel stuck after a life change or unsure about what matters next may find his approach practical and grounded. He expects the work will involve both talking and small, doable actions that aim to relieve pressure and open new options.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps people clarify their concerns and decide what matters most in their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few sessions, then shifting toward solution-focused steps if momentum is needed, or using trauma-focused methods when past events require attention.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Many people find that remote sessions let them schedule therapy around work or caregiving duties more easily, while still practicing the same skill-building and goal-setting used in face-to-face care.