- 40 years experience
- LMHC in New York
- Practical coping steps
About Craig
Craig Johnson offers straightforward support for people coping with worry and sudden anxiety. He speaks plainly and focuses on helping clients feel steadier in day-to-day life. Craig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York with four decades of experience.
He has long worked with stress, anxiety, addictions, and life changes. He also helps people facing issues like impulsivity, isolation, guilt and shame, and difficulties with attachment and abandonment. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the concerns he lists as a focus area.
Craig aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's situation. In sessions he listens for practical patterns that make stress worse. Then he suggests steps people can try between meetings to reduce symptoms and feel more in control.
He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the therapeutic relationship. That often means setting small, manageable goals and checking progress regularly. The goal is to help people build skills they can use when anxious feelings arise.
Craig's approach is driven by many years of clinical work in New York. He guides clients through changes related to mood, addictive behaviors, and social fears. People who want clear, steady support for anxiety and related struggles may find his style helpful.
How evidence-based techniques fit with online therapy
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and related problems. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce panic and worry. Behavioral strategies include gradual exposure to feared situations and practice of coping skills to lower avoidance and build confidence.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they adjust techniques if something is not helping and set realistic steps to track progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also make it simpler to continue care across life changes, while the therapist and client focus on practical skills that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Craig focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, eating issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with additional focus on panic disorder and panic attacks among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to patterns that increase stress and concrete steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional work experience to his practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.