- Focused on relationships
- Experienced with addiction
- Practical and direct
About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. He holds an MSW from New Mexico State University and has practiced in Missouri since 2004. Craig draws on long experience with individuals, couples, groups, and those working recovery programs. He aims to make the first visit feel supportive and to help people leave with a sense of hope and direction.
Craig uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He has substantial experience with addictions, domestic abuse, anger, and questions around fatherhood and masculinity. He also works with people navigating parenting challenges, blended family issues, and difficult life changes.
His approach blends client-centered listening with methods that change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also brings relationship-focused tools from the Gottman and Imago approaches when couples want to rebuild connection and communication. Craig is comfortable tackling big, existential questions about meaning and purpose when those come up.
People often find him direct but warm; he shifts tone to match what’s needed that day. He also provides licensure supervision in Missouri and Illinois. Craig draws on his years with the U.S. Air Force and community practice to offer real-world guidance alongside therapeutic work.
He works in English and practices in Missouri. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details using the Start Therapy flow.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Craig often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening deeply and helping people feel heard so they can set their own goals. That approach is useful when someone needs validation and a steady, nonjudgmental guide through difficult choices.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a method that helps identify patterns of thought and behavior and then practices new responses. CBT is commonly helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress when practical steps are needed to change daily habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Craig works collaboratively to match methods to a person's concerns, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining active skill work with reflective conversations about meaning and values.
Confirm the session formats available before booking because the profile does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. A clinician can also suggest whether sessions should focus on skill practice, relationship exercises, or deeper existential conversations based on each person's goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Craig commonly address?
Craig helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, and coping with life changes. He also works on attachment, abandonment, codependency, and family-of-origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style mixes strong listening with practical guidance. He can be direct, empathetic, serious, or lighthearted depending on what the client needs.
How long has he been practicing?
Craig has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, and has spent many years supporting recovery and relationship work.
Which credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed in Illinois and Missouri, and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats and options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.