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Dr. Robert Crawford, LPC
New Jersey
LPC in New Jersey - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- CBT informed methods
About Robert
Dr. Robert Crawford is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma, and issues such as sleep disruption, low self-esteem, career transition, and ADHD concerns.
He works in a direct, practical way. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then he helps people try different responses and build new routines that fit daily life. He combines counseling and coaching to keep conversations action-oriented rather than only reflective.
His work often addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, commitment worries, and patterns connected to family of origin. He also assists people dealing with chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and first responder concerns. Sexual concerns and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink are listed among his areas of focus.
Dr. Crawford draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, client-centered methods, and narrative techniques. Those tools are used to clarify problems, test new behaviors, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily functioning.
People who choose him can expect goal-focused sessions that mix practical skill building with conversational work. He encourages routine practice between sessions and checks progress against concrete goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to set priorities.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Crawford uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT focuses on small, practical changes that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and ease relationship tension. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and help people commit to workable actions even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and guides work on communication and trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss these methods with each person and decide collaboratively which fits the client's goals and preferences. Sessions aim to be hands-on, with clear steps and homework when that helps progress.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations without rearranging their day. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and worksheets for digital use so the practical work translates to everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What specific concerns does he address most often?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, self-esteem, career and relationship difficulties, and ADHD-related concerns.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines counseling and coaching. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, licensed in New Jersey, and practices from that state.
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.
What formats are used for sessions and how much do they cost?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm current session options before booking.
How do I get started if I want to schedule with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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