Craig McIntosh, LCSW
Therapist in Missouri
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience.
- License 2000152231 , 149012978 · Missouri, Illinois Expires September 2027, November 2027
- NPI 1134130693 · national registry
- Experience and languages 24+ years in practice English
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About Craig
Craig McIntosh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience. He practices in Missouri and brings both clinical and real-world experience to sessions. He aims to make the first meeting feel supportive and useful so people leave knowing they made a good decision.
He trained in social work after earning a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a Master of Social Work. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups, and has experience with military social work through years with the U.S.
Background and approach
Air Force. He also provides licensure supervision in Missouri and Illinois. Craig uses practical methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
He helps people handle relationship problems, parenting challenges, and major life changes. He also works with issues like abandonment, attachment, codependency, and problems stemming from family of origin. His work includes support around anger, domestic violence, fatherhood concerns, and recovery from substance use.
He often mixes conversational, direct feedback with empathy and humor when appropriate. Sessions aim to give clear next steps and real momentum between meetings. Craig applies tools from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, Gottman Method approaches for relationships, and existential conversations about life’s big questions.
He also brings knowledge of 12-Step recovery and parent coaching to help people relax into their roles and reconnect with others.
Credentials
- LCSW (Missouri)
- License 2000152231 · expires September 2027
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149012978 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1134130693 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the approaches Craig names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Craig Uses Relationship and Talk-Based Approaches Online
Craig often draws on the Gottman Method to help couples relearn communication, reduce repeated fights, and rebuild emotional connection. The approach emphasizes small, practical skills for listening and expressing needs, which adapt well to video and phone sessions.He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person in front of him. That approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings and make choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Craig collaborates with each person to pick tools that match their goals and comfort level, and he adjusts methods as therapy progresses so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for relationship work that benefits from seeing facial expressions and gestures. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or times with limited bandwidth. Live chat and text can be used for short check-ins, homework, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and travel.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, and addresses relationship and parenting challenges. Other focuses include anger, LGBT issues, and coping with major life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He mixes direct, practical guidance with empathy and occasional humor. Sessions aim to identify clear next steps and build momentum between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups, including many years as a social worker for the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding IL LCSW and MO LCSW, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits your needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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