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Dr. Craig Anderson, LA Psychologist

Compassionate psychologist focusing on practical skills

20 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Craig

Dr. Craig Anderson is a doctoral-level psychologist with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and related challenges. He works with adults who face problems like substance use, anger, low self-esteem, and grief.

He practices in Louisiana and offers services in English as LA Psychologist 1593. Dr. Anderson uses practical, person-centered methods in sessions.

He listens first and then helps people set clear goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings and on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact.

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Background and approach

He draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and develop new habits that reduce anxiety and improve mood. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take action that matters to them. In sessions he may introduce strategies from dialectical behavior therapy when intense emotions or self-harm risk are present.

The work is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs and tolerances. Dr. Anderson aims to strengthen coping, reduce symptoms, and support a return to daily routines people value.

He explains steps plainly and offers straightforward practice exercises. To begin, clients follow the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with what matters. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often includes practical exercises and homework to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods over time to match the client’s needs and preferences. Clients are involved in deciding which tools to keep and which to change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face to face when needed, phone calls can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into daily life and to practice skills in real time.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, self-esteem issues, grief, and related challenges listed under his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and direct, combining listening with practical exercises and goal-setting to build coping skills people can use day to day.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a therapist with adults on a wide range of problems.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as LA Psychologist 1593 and is based in Louisiana.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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