Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York. He brings 40 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. His practice often centers on practical conversation and collaborative planning. He tailors the dialog and treatment plan to each person's needs and circumstances. That can mean working through anxiety and panic, addressing gambling and gaming struggles, or sorting out feelings around shame, guilt, or isolation. Craig draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear, achievable steps. He helps people identify patterns that cause distress and find new ways to respond. Sessions may include examining triggers, building coping strategies, and setting small, manageable goals. Over four decades of work, he has supported people facing major life transitions and persistent mental health concerns. He emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes. His approach balances practical problem-solving with attention to how life stories and relationships shape behavior. Starting therapy with him involves a simple process: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Craig uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work in session. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and panic; it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step ways to face triggers so daily life is easier to handle. Another approach targets addictive behaviors such as gambling or problematic gaming by identifying patterns, reducing impulsive responses, and building alternative habits and routines. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and then adjusts the plan as progress is made. Practical benefits of online therapy depend on current session options, which are not listed in the biography, so confirm formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the person's day. Phone or video work can help when visual focus or bandwidth varies, while other arrangements may better suit different needs. A licensed professional will help pick the session pattern that best supports everyday life and therapy goals.