- Somatic focus
- Practical tools
- 15 years experience
About Craig
Craig Parton is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who offers a calm, accepting presence for people struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. He approaches sessions with kindness and straightforward questions to help clients better understand their patterns and needs. Craig emphasizes practical skills you can use between appointments to feel more steady and in charge of daily life.
He draws on somatic psychology, which links the body and mind, and uses body awareness and mindfulness practices to help people notice how emotions show up physically. Sessions often include checking how the body responds to stress and practicing simple ways to shift those responses. This can help when panic, chronic tension, or somatic symptoms interfere with everyday activities.
Craig invites curiosity about painful feelings and past wounds that may show up as self-harming actions or repeating behaviors. He asks direct questions to uncover underlying beliefs and supports clients in testing new responses. Expect a collaborative process that balances gentle exploration with clear feedback.
Work can range from looking at intimacy and sexuality questions to addressing process addictions or experiences of prejudice and discrimination. He also helps people exploring identity and LGBT related concerns. The aim is practical change - helping people choose different behaviors that reflect how they want to live.
Craig has 15 years of clinical experience and practices in Oregon as an LMFT. He offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.
How somatic work and talk therapy fit online
Craig uses somatic psychology and mindfulness-based body awareness as core tools. Somatic work helps people notice how emotions show up in the body and teaches simple practices to reduce the intensity of panic, bodily tension, or stress reactions. Mindfulness exercises focus attention on breath and sensation to create space before reacting, and these practices can be learned gradually in sessions and practiced at home.He also relies on conversational work that asks clear questions about beliefs and behaviors. This approach helps uncover patterns that maintain anxiety or unwanted behaviors and supports experimenting with new choices. Together, these methods address issues like panic attacks, process addictions, and trauma-related responses in a practical way.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting as progress is made. This shared process helps clients learn what tools matter most for their day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and practice skills in the same environments where challenges occur. Phone or video options may suit different needs depending on whether a shorter check-in or on-camera guidance is preferred.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBT related concerns, and addresses issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and direct, with gentle curiosity. He blends talk and body-based exercises to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to mental health and wellbeing.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.