Craig McIntosh, LCSW

Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. He holds an LCSW and has practiced in Missouri and Illinois. He aims to make first meetings feel supportive so people leave hopeful and ready for the next step.

He trained in anthropology and social work, and has lived in St. Louis since 2004. Much of his recent work has involved addiction recovery and social work for the U.S. Air Force over the past twelve years. He also provides licensure supervision in Missouri and Illinois.

In sessions he listens first, then helps people set clear, practical steps. He uses straightforward, sometimes humorous, and sometimes serious conversation depending on what a person needs that day. He often draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to address stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Craig has experience with relationship concerns, parenting support, anger and domestic abuse work, and issues around fatherhood and masculinity. He also works with people facing codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, and challenges like guilt, shame, forgiveness, and blended family dynamics.

People who come to him often want concrete tools and honest feedback. He helps translate insight into everyday changes. Prospective clients can expect practical guidance aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. It emphasizes understanding each person's perspective and building on their strengths to handle stress, relationships, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical techniques to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns by changing thinking and trying new behaviors.

The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication and rebuilding connection between partners through specific skills and exercises. It is often used for relationship concerns where learning to listen and talk differently matters.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you prefer online work, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow check-ins during a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people use quieter surroundings or shorter sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can help adapt techniques like CBT and client-centered work to an online setting so progress continues between meetings.