Dr. Craig Anderson, LA Psychologist 1593

Dr. Craig Anderson is a doctoral-level psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and other life challenges. He practices in Louisiana and holds the credential LA Psychologist 1593.

He focuses on helping people reduce distress and rebuild daily functioning. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Dr. Anderson uses clear strategies that a person can try between meetings to see real change in mood and behavior.

His approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values. Client-centered principles guide his work so the person’s experience shapes the pace and focus of therapy.

Dr. Anderson adapts techniques to each person’s situation. He may offer skills for managing anger, strategies for coping with grief, or plans to reduce substance use. He aims to be direct when needed and supportive while people try new ways of handling problems.

People come to him for help with relationships, career stress, eating concerns, trauma, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and self-harm risk among other issues. The work typically includes setting clear goals, practicing skills, and reviewing progress together so changes can stick.

Therapy approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Anderson often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing the behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many daily challenges because it gives concrete skills to practice.

He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult emotions, clarify personal values, and take action even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT can be useful for stress, chronic worry, and when someone wants to live more in line with what matters to them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and needs. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and teaching skills with visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions, get brief support, or work through exercises at a convenient pace. These options are designed to make regular care easier to fit into a busy life.