- Direct and approachable
- Relationship-focused work
- Recovery and parenting
About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Clients meet a clinician who aims to make the first visit feel supportive and encouraging. Craig wants people to leave a session feeling that they made a good decision and looking forward to the next step.
Craig earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University. He has lived in St. Louis since 2004 and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri. For twelve years he worked as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force and he is also certified to provide licensure supervision in both states.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. That can include client-centered listening, practical cognitive behavioral techniques, or longer conversations about life and meaning. He also draws on relationship work such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy when couples want to rebuild trust and connection.
Craig has many years of experience with addiction recovery and 12-Step approaches, and with anger and domestic abuse work. He also offers parent coaching to help people find more ease and connection with their children. He has worked with men on fatherhood, masculinity, and relationship concerns.
Sessions with him tend to be direct but warm. He listens first, then helps set clear next steps you can use between meetings. People looking for straightforward support with stress, anxiety, relationships, or life transitions may find his approach practical and accessible.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Craig often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to each person. This approach helps people feel heard and to set goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another option he uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then tailor methods over time. That collaborative conversation helps decide whether to focus more on thinking-and-behavior tools, relationship skills, or deeper existential questions.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between obligations. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or a no-camera option if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals adapt the way they work online to match each person's needs and daily routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and fatherhood issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He listens first and then uses practical tools to move forward. That can include client-centered conversation, cognitive techniques, or relationship work depending on goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, including twelve years as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW with licensure in Illinois and Missouri and practices out of Missouri.
In which languages can someone work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.