Craig Gordon

Craig Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. He also supports clients facing major life changes. He writes plainly and meets people where they are, focused on practical steps that make daily life easier.

He creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions aim to identify what is causing difficulty and build skills to cope. Craig emphasizes straightforward conversation and concrete tools rather than jargon or long lectures.

Over 12 years of practice he has worked with a wide range of concerns including attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, isolation and men's issues. He also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, divorce and domestic violence related concerns.

Craig uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method to shape sessions. That means helping people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, learn emotion-regulation and coping skills, and improve communication habits that matter most in close relationships.

People who come to him can expect practical homework, clear goal-setting, and steady support while they make changes. He encourages small, manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches that guide online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people spot and change thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. It uses simple exercises and small homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills. It teaches concrete techniques for handling intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships.

The Gottman Method centers on improving communication habits in close relationships. It offers practical tools to reduce conflict and increase connection through clearer expression and listening.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking since they were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused sessions from a familiar setting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins while others choose standard-length sessions; the therapist will work with the person to find a rhythm that fits daily life.