- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Craig
Craig Leech is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. He brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions and focuses on practical steps parents can use to manage stress and family pressures. Craig practices in Florida and offers help for a range of concerns that often affect everyday family life.
He leans on client-centered work that puts the person's goals first. That means listening closely, asking simple questions, and helping people choose the next right step.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and develop clearer behavior plans. Mindfulness techniques are part of his approach for managing anxiety, panic, and mood swings. These are short, teachable practices people can fit into a busy day.
Solution-focused methods guide brief, goal-oriented conversations that aim for immediate improvements where possible. Across 20 years Craig has worked in many settings, including residential programs and inpatient psychiatric care, as well as outpatient work. That background gives him experience with complex mood issues, addictions, and intense stress reactions.
He draws on that experience without using jargon, focusing on what someone can do between sessions. Parents often come for help with overwhelm, communication problems, and balancing work and family demands. Craig helps people talk through parenting challenges, improve communication, and set manageable goals for change.
He emphasizes collaboration and practical homework tailored to each person's life.
What Craig works with
Everything Craig lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Craig helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Craig lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist helps parents clarify their goals and decide what changes matter most, then shapes sessions around those priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps with anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and behaviors that get in the way of parenting by teaching simple strategies to reframe thinking and try new actions.
Craig will work with each person to find the best fit among these methods. Deciding what approach to use is a team effort that reflects the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made over time if something isn’t working.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick questions, brief coaching between sessions, or when writing thoughts feels clearer than speaking. These options make it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments and to practice new skills in day-to-day life.
Questions people ask about Craig
What kinds of parenting and family concerns does Craig address?
He works with stress, anxiety, communication challenges, parenting strain, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many mood or impulse-related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Craig uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, aiming for clear, practical steps and collaborative goal-setting.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of experience across residential, inpatient psychiatric, and outpatient settings, which informs his work with complex mood and stress-related issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
Craig holds the credential LMHC and practices in Florida as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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