- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Focus on daily routines
About Craig
Dr. Craig Anderson is a Louisiana psychologist (LA Psychologist 1593) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and related concerns. He also supports people managing addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges like low self-esteem or ADHD.
Dr. Anderson uses practical talking and problem-solving in sessions. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on clear steps they can try between meetings.
Expect direct, collaborative work that looks at thoughts, habits, and daily routines that keep problems going. He helps people notice what matters to them, test different responses to stress or anger, and build skills for handling intense feelings. Treatment can include strategies for managing cravings, lowering reactivity, and repairing everyday relationships.
He also addresses longer-term patterns like personality difficulties and self-harm behavior by combining skills training with reflective conversation. The approach balances practical tools and deeper discussion about how a person got stuck.
Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress while supporting real-world changes in behavior and routines. To begin, a simple intake step clarifies current concerns and goals so work can be focused and measurable.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are strong. It teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts while building committed steps that fit a person's life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and depressive patterns because it breaks problems into clear, workable tasks and experiments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dr. Anderson will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily routines. That planning guides what skills are practiced between sessions and makes sessions more practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from daily life directly into the conversation.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he address?
He works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. He also helps with how anger links to stress, substance use, and coping styles.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. He blends skills training with talk therapy to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a psychologist in clinical settings and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered as LA Psychologist 1593 and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.