- Warm and direct
- Goal focused
- Works with diversity
About Craig
Prof. Craig Hutton is a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico with four years of experience. He has worked in medical settings and independent practice and has helped people with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship strain, and stress. He communicates in a warm, open way and aims to work alongside clients to find practical steps forward.
Craig draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and make space for the client's own goals. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools when emotion regulation and connection issues are central.
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments, and problem solving that fit daily life. He emphasizes respect, patience, and sensitivity, and works to tailor plans to each person rather than applying a single method.
Craig has experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous and Hispanic communities, and has worked with caregiving, chronic health, and medical-related stress. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, addiction, grief, self-esteem, career stress, and issues such as abandonment, attachment, and body image.
People who are looking for hands-on strategies and an empathic listener may find his style useful. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To get started, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Craig draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and make space for the client's own goals. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy tools when emotion regulation and connection issues are central.
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, small experiments, and problem solving that fit daily life. He emphasizes respect, patience, and sensitivity, and works to tailor plans to each person rather than applying a single method.
Craig has experience supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous and Hispanic communities, and has worked with caregiving, chronic health, and medical-related stress. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, addiction, grief, self-esteem, career stress, and issues such as abandonment, attachment, and body image.
People who are looking for hands-on strategies and an empathic listener may find his style useful. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To get started, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can name their goals and steer the process. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and make choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when specific patterns are getting in the way.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving how one copes during crises. It is often used when emotion regulation and steadier day-to-day functioning are priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and choose or blend methods together. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what fits your schedule and bandwidth. Because the site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire, confirm session options there before booking so you know which formats are available. Licensed professionals can still offer active, skill-based work and emotional support through online appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Craig address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and a range of other life challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a warm, open, and nonjudgmental approach and focuses on collaboration, practical goals, and clear steps you can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of clinical experience and has worked in medical settings as well as independent practice, gaining experience with chronic illness and caregiving issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the Start Therapy steps on the site, as formats are arranged through the matching process.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.