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Craig McIntosh, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Relationships and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT-informed methods
- Gottman couple work
- 12-Step recovery knowledge
About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience. He holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri and works from Missouri. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.
Craig trained first in anthropology and then earned a Master of Social Work. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups and has spent the last twelve years as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force. He is also approved to provide licensure supervision in both Missouri and Illinois.
In sessions he listens for what matters most and then uses clear, practical steps to address those things. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered approaches, and other methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also uses Gottman and Imago ideas for relationship work and supports recovery through familiarity with 12-Step approaches.
Craig works with people on parenting and fatherhood concerns, blended family issues, attachment and abandonment, codependency, and problems tied to substance use. He also offers help around divorce and separation, domestic violence, forgiveness, guilt, and shame. He can guide people through anger management and the relational skills that improve communication.
People who choose him can expect direct, practical conversation and a mix of seriousness and occasional humor. He aims to make the first session feel like a useful step and to help clients leave with something they can try before the next meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Craig frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior and then try small, practical changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps. He also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting to clarify goals and priorities.For couples work he draws on Gottman Method ideas to improve communication and repair interaction patterns. Gottman-informed exercises emphasize concrete skills - like turn-taking, soft startups, and rebuilding trust - that couples can practice between sessions. Craig treats approach selection as a collaborative process; he will help clients decide which mix of methods fits their goals, preferences, and situation rather than prescribing one fixed model.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, make scheduling around work or parenting easier, and allow short check-ins when necessary. If a person prefers focused skill work, CBT-style homework and between-session practice can be arranged to fit daily routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting and fatherhood concerns, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He listens for what matters most and uses direct, practical conversation. He combines client-centered listening with CBT-informed techniques and relationship methods when helpful.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, including work with the U.S. Air Force over the last twelve years.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Missouri and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced or billed?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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