- Direct listening
- Relationship work
- Parent coaching
About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. He holds LCSW credentials in Missouri and Illinois and has lived and practiced in the St. Louis area since 2004. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups and brings practical, down-to-earth support to sessions.
Craig listens for what matters most to each person and helps translate those concerns into workable steps. He aims to create a session that feels encouraging and forward-moving. Clients often leave sessions feeling clearer about next steps and more hopeful about change.
His background includes a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University. He has also spent many years supporting recovery through 12-Step approaches and providing supervision for licensure in both Missouri and Illinois.
Craig brings experience with relationship work, including Gottman methods, and with parenting coaching that focuses on easing daily stress and improving connection. He also does deep, existential conversations about life’s big questions when that fits the person’s needs.
He has substantial experience with substance use concerns, anger management, and domestic violence, and has worked extensively with men around fatherhood and masculinity. He draws on client-centered practices and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, codependency, grief, and other challenges.
People who want a straightforward listener who can be empathetic, practical, and occasionally humorous may find his style suits them. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and how they match your needs.
Using proven approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says matters most. It helps people feel heard and find their own solutions for relationship stress, parenting challenges, or anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to lower anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Craig will work with the person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That means starting with listening, then trying techniques that fit the individual's needs and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people use video or audio in ways that suit them. Licensed professionals, including therapists, tailor sessions to practical life demands while focusing on the work you want to do.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, anger, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and client-centered. He listens first, then uses clear steps that fit each person's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups in clinical and community settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Missouri and Illinois and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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