Craig Gordon, LPC

Craig Gordon is an LPC based in Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also supports people coping with major life changes. He aims to create an open setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. That first step toward change is acknowledged and welcomed.

In sessions he listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating. He works collaboratively to identify practical steps people can try between meetings. Goals are stated plainly and adapted as progress is made.

Craig draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. For relationship concerns he applies principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce conflict.

He focuses on real-life problems like attachment struggles, abandonment fears, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and communication breakdowns. He also supports men’s issues, isolation or loneliness, and those balancing co-morbid mental health challenges.

Craig’s approach is straightforward and supportive. He helps people set small, achievable steps and checks in on progress. The work centers on practical change, clearer communication, and building coping strategies that fit everyday life.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Craig uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that reinforce anxiety or low mood. CBT is practical and task-oriented, which can make it easy to try skills between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building interpersonal effectiveness. These tools are useful when strong feelings or impulsive reactions disrupt daily life. The Gottman Method offers concrete communication strategies for relationship issues, such as improving listening and reducing conflict cycles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Craig will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT, DBT skills, and Gottman techniques over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks. It also lets people practice communication and coping skills in the context of day-to-day life, then bring results back to the next session for review and adjustment.