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Dr. Weston Crafton

Dedicated family-focused therapist with practical goals

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Weston

Dr. Weston Crafton works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, addiction, anger, and coping with life changes. He meets adults ready to try a different approach and who want practical steps toward change.

Dr. Crafton aims to begin work on solutions from the first session rather than spending weeks only describing the problem. He trained as a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and brings eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

That background means he looks at problems in context - how relationships, patterns, and systems shape what is happening now. He uses that view to help people see where change is possible. In sessions he favors clear, focused conversations that move toward tangible goals.

He may use ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts, and from emotionally-focused or attachment-based approaches to strengthen connection and security. Dialectical behavior therapy skills can help with intense emotions and coping in the moment. Dr.

Crafton also addresses more specific topics such as blended family issues, BDSM and kink culture, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, abandonment and attachment concerns, and codependency. He explains options plainly and works with each person to set priorities for therapy. Sessions are offered from Tennessee and are provided in English.

The practice supports video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life.

Approaches that translate to online family and relationship work

Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and safety. It helps people notice patterns in how they connect and learn new ways to feel more supported with partners or family members. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to explain what matters and to set their own goals for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers specific tools to shift unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify priorities, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative stance helps match techniques to goals, whether the focus is on relationships, coping skills, or mood management.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options allow people to check in between sessions, practice skills in real time, or meet from different locations. The flexibility helps maintain continuity of care and lets clients choose how they want to engage with therapy.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 this therapist commonly address?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, intimacy issues, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes. He also works on related areas like attachment issues, codependency, and blended family challenges.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, focusing on practical change from the first meeting. He draws on client-centered listening and specific techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and attachment-based work as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working as a therapist. That experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families from a relationship-focused perspective.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Tennessee licensed marriage and family therapist, TN LMFT 1338, and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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