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Prof. Craig Hutton

Practical, respectful therapy for life and relationships

LCSW New Mexico

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Craig

Prof. Craig Hutton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico.

Background and approach

He has four years of clinical experience working in medical settings and in independent practice. Craig brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

He offers straightforward, respectful care for common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. Relationship and intimacy-related issues are also a focus, along with parenting strain and career transitions.

Craig has worked with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and a range of life changes. His style is open and warm.

He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly. He listens first, then helps people map out small, doable changes that fit their life.

Craig uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. That includes client-centered work that follows the client's pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns, and aspects of the Gottman Method for relationship-related concerns.

He also draws on emotion-focused and dialectical strategies when they suit the situation. Sessions are practical and collaborative.

Craig works with clients to set clear goals and track progress. People who want a direct, respectful therapist who focuses on real-world steps often find his approach useful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead and building trust through active listening and empathy. It helps when someone needs a space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

The Gottman Method offers structured ways to talk about relationship patterns and improve communication and connection when relationship issues are a main concern.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Craig will work with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and useful.

Online care is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, live chat works for quick exchanges, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to get regular support while balancing work, caregiving, or travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career changes, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
Craig uses an open, warm, and nonjudgmental style. He listens first, then works collaboratively to create practical steps and goals.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a social worker in medical settings and in independent practice, including work with people facing chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with his license in New Mexico.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed in

New Mexico

Languages

English