At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Missouri / 2000152231 ; LCSW, Illinois / 149012978
- NPI
- 1134130693
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Relationship work
- Parent coaching
About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. He practices in Missouri and brings a direct, down-to-earth style to sessions. He aims to make people feel heard and to leave each meeting with a sense of forward movement.
He trained in social work after earning a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University. He is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri and Illinois and can provide licensure supervision in both states. He has also spent many years working as a social worker with the U.S. Air Force.
Craig uses practical approaches to help people face stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addictions. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people change unhelpful patterns and build new habits. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and to boost commitment to personal goals.
He has particular experience with relationship and parenting concerns, issues around attachment and abandonment, blended family challenges, and recovery from domestic violence or substance problems. He also works with questions of fatherhood, guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Craig describes his style as flexible - at times straight-talking, at times warm and wry - depending on what someone needs in the moment.
New people are guided through a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. He offers services in English and does not accept international clients.
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How Craig’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can find their own answers; online sessions let those conversations continue even when life is busy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns; CBT works well through talking and structured homework that can be shared between sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by highlighting personal values and building commitment, which is useful for challenges like addiction or lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest ways of working that fit the person’s needs. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer obstacles to keeping regular appointments. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, use worksheets between meetings, or avoid travel time. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and how they fit your routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Craig commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. Relationship and parenting concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and family-origin problems are also in his focus.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Craig blends listening with practical guidance and can be straight-talking or gently wry as needed. He aims to help people leave sessions feeling motivated and clear about next steps.
What background does he bring to his work?
He has 24 years of clinical experience, a master’s degree in social work, and many years as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force. He also has experience with 12-Step recovery and domestic abuse work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Missouri. His practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How does pricing and payment work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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