Craig Gordon
Calm, practical counseling for life change
LPC Virginia
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About Craig
Craig Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people facing major life changes and the emotional fallout that comes with them.
Background and approach
His approach aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming for someone who is worried and unsure what to do next. He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard thoughts and feelings.
Sessions are straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic goals that fit their lives.
Craig uses approaches such as the Gottman Method, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide sessions. He explains tools in plain language and practices skills with clients during sessions.
The goal is to build better communication, improve emotional regulation, and reduce overwhelming symptoms. Craig holds LPC credentials in Virginia and the District of Columbia.
He draws on a dozen years of clinical work to tailor strategies to each person’s situation. He values steady progress and practical steps that lead to clearer thinking and healthier interactions.
Sessions are offered in English and arranged to fit into busy schedules. Craig encourages people who feel stuck to reach out and begin with a short matching questionnaire to find the right time to start.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Craig uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce repeated negative patterns in close relationships. That approach focuses on practical exercises and shared understanding to change how partners talk and connect.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching clear, step-by-step techniques to shift thinking and daily habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when strong emotions or impulsive reactions make daily life harder.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Craig will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions. He adjusts tools over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for working through exercises or role-play, phone calls can fit short check-ins or lower bandwidth needs, and messaging supports brief updates and ongoing skill practice. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and other commitments while keeping progress steady.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Licensed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English