Craig Carpenter, LCSW

Therapist in Oklahoma

Craig Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma.

Licensed inOklahoma
License5481
NPI 1174890958
Experience14+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Craig

Craig Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma. He draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help people work toward specific goals. He listens without rushing and keeps sessions direct and practical to fit busy lives.

Craig uses plain language and clear steps in sessions. He helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns. He also supports career changes, self-esteem work, and coping with major life transitions.

Background and approach

In sessions he blends approaches to match what each person needs. He uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. He pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action.

Craig has worked extensively with complex mental health needs and chronic challenges. He also addresses aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, immigration concerns, and first responder stress. His practice includes substance use, codependency, domestic violence aftermath, and end-of-life matters.

Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and setting achievable steps. Craig encourages honesty and willingness to try new ways of coping. He works collaboratively to set goals and track progress over time.

Credentials

LCSW (Oklahoma): License 5481 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1174890958 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Craig lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Aging and geriatric issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues

Approaches Craig names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Craig draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early and important relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps spot repeated interaction styles and build healthier ways of connecting with others.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. Alongside ACT he applies Client-Centered techniques that emphasize listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Craig will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. He aims to tailor work to each person's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed formula.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Craig address?

He helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is Craig's approach in therapy?

His style mixes Attachment-Based ideas with cognitive and acceptance strategies to find practical ways forward. Sessions focus on understanding relationship patterns and building new coping skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Craig has 14 years of experience as a clinician, including work with complex mental health needs and long-term challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Oklahoma.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Craig provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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