Craig McIntosh, LCSW
Licensed in Missouri · 24 years in practice
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 24 years of clinical practice to his work.
License and registration
- LCSW, Missouri
- 2000152231 · expires September 2027
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149012978 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1134130693 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
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About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 24 years of clinical practice to his work. He completed a Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University and has practiced in Missouri after years of varied experience. Craig aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
Craig keeps sessions straightforward and direct. He listens first, then helps clients set practical goals that fit their lives.
Background and approach
He adapts his tone to the moment - sometimes serious, sometimes wry - depending on what will help most. His practice includes help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, anger, and addictions. He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family adjustments, codependency, and the impact of family-of-origin patterns.
Craig has experience supporting people dealing with divorce, domestic violence history, substance use, and questions about fatherhood and masculinity. Craig uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including client-centered work that focuses on what matters to the individual, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and relationship work to rebuild connection.
He also draws on existential conversations when clients want to talk about life purpose and meaning. His background includes work with 12-Step recovery and experience in anger management and domestic abuse contexts. Craig practices in Missouri and offers session formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
He aims to help people feel supported and leave each session with a clear next step they can try before the next meeting.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Craig lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
Approaches Craig names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
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Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience, giving space for them to set the pace and topics for sessions. This approach helps when someone needs understanding, validation, and a plan that fits their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by providing concrete skills. The Gottman Method helps partners learn to listen, reduce conflict, and rebuild connection through structured conversations and exercises that couples can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Craig will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that match those priorities. Together they decide what to try, adjust the plan over time, and track what is helping.
Online therapy with Craig uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make sessions fit into busy schedules. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and practice conversation skills, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Craig work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, anger, and addictions, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment, and family-of-origin patterns.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are straightforward and person-focused. He listens first, then uses practical steps, direct feedback, and empathy as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Craig has 24 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups in a variety of settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Missouri and practices in Missouri.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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