Craig Carpenter
Practical, experienced support for life changes
LCSW Oklahoma
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Career
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Craig
Craig Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and life changes.
Background and approach
He aims for straightforward conversations and practical steps that help people meet their goals. Craig draws on 14 years of clinical experience.
He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people manage thoughts and build meaningful routines. He also uses attachment-informed ideas to improve how people relate to others.
Sessions focus on clear goals, steady progress, and skills you can use between visits. Craig favors plain language and concrete techniques rather than jargon.
He can help with communication problems, codependency, coping with chronic illness, and stress from big transitions. He also supports people dealing with issues related to work, fatherhood concerns, immigration stress, isolation, and end-of-life or hospice matters.
Addiction and substance use are within his scope of practice, and he offers coaching-style work for practical life changes. Craig offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Sessions are flexible to fit a busy life and can be matched to personal needs. He accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.
Online sessions using Gottman, ACT, and attachment ideas
Craig often uses elements of the Gottman approach to help with communication and relationship patterns, focusing on practical habits that reduce conflict and increase connection. Gottman ideas are presented as simple exercises and conversation tools that partners can try between sessions.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters most and build small actions that align with those values. ACT helps with anxiety, depression, and decisions when people feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, which can be useful for improving emotional responses and communication.
Finding the right approach happens together. Craig will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. He treats the choice of method as a collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in or an option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging works well for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English