Craig Kalman, MD, LCPC, LPC

Craig Kalman is a licensed clinician based in Texas with more than 35 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He uses clear, straightforward talk and practical steps to help people manage day-to-day problems.

Craig spent many years in high-pressure settings, including long service at the National Institutes of Health and later work with the Department of Defense and military communities. Those roles exposed him to crisis response, trauma, and complex workplace stress. That background shaped his approach to sudden change, first responder issues, and post-traumatic stress.

In sessions he keeps a relaxed, accepting tone and focuses on helping people feel heard. He combines client-centered listening with targeted tools to change thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing is used to strengthen commitment when someone wants change but feels stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside solution-focused and mindfulness techniques, helps him break problems into manageable steps. He often looks for small practical shifts that add up to improved sleep, clearer communication, and reduced panic or worry.

People who come to him often want a mix of problem-solving and support. He helps clients build skills for coping with life changes, career stress, seasonal mood shifts, and the emotional aftermath of traumatic events.

Craig holds an MD and clinical counseling licenses listed as LCPC and LPC. He offers sessions in English and provides a range of contact formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Approach and online therapy options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance to help people clarify what matters and feel understood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as needed over time so the plan fits the person's life and priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and work interactively, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or relocation while using the same therapeutic approaches you would get in person.