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Dr. Craig Anderson

Calm, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LA Psychologist 1593
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Craig

Dr. Craig Anderson is a doctoral-level psychologist with two decades of clinical experience. He works from Louisiana and focuses on common problems like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, substance use, and adjustment challenges.

He speaks English and brings a straightforward, practical stance to sessions. He keeps sessions focused and collaborative. He listens first, then helps identify small, manageable steps to reduce distress.

He uses approaches that match each person's needs instead of one fixed method.

Background and approach

Sessions are meant to build skills and improve day-to-day functioning. In practice he draws from cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.

Elements of client-centered work guide the way he stays supportive and respectful during conversations. Dr. Anderson aims to be direct but empathetic.

He balances guidance with room for a person to lead their own process. The result is a practical plan that addresses immediate problems and supports longer-term coping. He has worked for 20 years with many kinds of stress and life transitions.

His Louisiana license is LA Psychologist 1593. For people who value clear steps and steady support, he offers a grounded, experience-based approach to moving forward.

Approaches and online options that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often focuses on values and small practical steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses specific exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to start with and adjust the plan based on what is working for the person.

Online therapy with Dr. Anderson is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during busy weeks or when travel is difficult. The same therapeutic tools used in person can be adapted for remote sessions so people can learn skills and make changes from home or on the go.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, substance use, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on small steps and skill building. He aims to be direct while remaining supportive and respectful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a therapist with people facing varied emotional and adjustment difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed in Louisiana as LA Psychologist 1593 and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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