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Online therapist

Durward Craig Sr.

Strength-based family and relationship support

Credentials
LPC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Louisiana, Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Durward

Durward Craig Sr. is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, relationships, and depression. He speaks plainly and works with people facing life changes. He emphasizes clients' strengths and treats them as the experts in their own stories.

Taking a first step toward change is often hard, and he offers steady support while people move forward. In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

He helps clients identify patterns that cause strain and tries practical ways to improve communication and reduce stress. He uses straightforward questions and reflections to help people see options they might have missed. With 12 years of experience, he brings practical knowledge from a range of settings.

That background includes work around blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and coping after illness or disaster. He also addresses problems like infidelity, commitment issues, and isolation or loneliness. Therapy with him often focuses on everyday changes that add up.

He works on communication skills, setting boundaries, managing anxiety, and handling transitions. Sessions aim to leave people with clear next steps they can try between meetings. Durward holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC.

He is licensed in Louisiana under LA LPC 4221 and also holds an Arizona license, AZ LPC LPC-23787. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Approaches that fit family and life challenges

Evidence-based techniques often help people make clear changes. One common approach focuses on improving communication skills by teaching how to listen, express needs, and set boundaries; this is useful for relationship and family problems. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage life transitions; it helps people break issues into concrete steps they can try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, what has or hasn’t worked, and personal preferences. Together they will try methods that suit the client's situation and adjust them over time to find the best fit.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people talk face-to-face when travel is difficult. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer more flexible options for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats increase accessibility and help maintain continuity during life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also has experience with topics like infidelity, blended family issues, and isolation.
What is the therapy style like during sessions?
Sessions are direct and practical, with listening and clear feedback. He focuses on communication, problem patterns, and small steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, relationships, family conflicts, depression, and life transitions.
Where is this therapist licensed and located?
He is based in Louisiana and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Licenses listed are LA LPC 4221 and AZ LPC LPC-23787.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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