- Respectful listening
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About Craig
Dr. Craig Landry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 27 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He aims to meet people where they are and make the first step into therapy feel manageable.
He listens with respect and compassion and shapes conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps you can try between meetings. He uses techniques that help you notice thinking patterns, develop coping skills, and rebuild confidence after hard experiences.
Over nearly three decades of practice he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, fertility and hospice issues, and challenges faced by first responders and veterans. That background informs straightforward strategies for day-to-day life and crisis moments.
His approach blends client-centered work with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused techniques. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are used to help people find momentum and practical solutions. Treatment plans are individualized and adjusted as needs change.
People who choose Dr. Landry can expect a calm, pragmatic style aimed at achievable change. He encourages small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. If you are ready to start, he guides the intake and planning process so you can move forward at your own pace.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and adjusting the conversation to their needs. In online sessions this means the therapist follows your lead, asks what matters most, and tailors goals so they feel relevant and doable.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT often uses short, focused conversations to identify unhelpful thinking and then practices simple behavioral experiments or coping exercises between sessions to build change.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on stabilizing reactions to difficult events and building skills to manage intrusive memories or strong emotions. When used online it prioritizes pacing, safety planning, and gradual techniques that reduce distress while you build strength.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with you to pick methods that match your goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. You can expect a collaborative plan that adjusts as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations without rearranging their schedule.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and tailoring conversations to each person, combined with goal-focused techniques to build practical skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 27 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns, including work with first responders and veterans.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients in California.
How does billing and 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 the process of working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.