- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland, Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Craig
Craig Kalman is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grieving, and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He brings 35 years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to make talking about hard things feel manageable.
His early career included long work at a major federal medical research center where he supported a wide range of employees. He also served as a crisis counselor during several high-profile emergencies, providing first-line support for acute stress and trauma.
Background and approach
Later he worked with the Department of Defense and military communities around the country, helping service members navigate the strain of repeated deployments and related relationship issues. Craig favors a relaxed, accepting manner in sessions. He centers conversations on what matters most to the client and uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and next steps.
He also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can make daily life easier. People come to him for help with sleep and eating concerns, anger, addiction, and major mood issues like depression and bipolar disorder.
He also supports those coping with sudden life change, communication problems, first responder and veteran issues, post-traumatic stress, panic, and seasonal mood shifts. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining person-focused. Craig emphasizes clear steps, homework you can actually do, and a steady, nonjudgmental presence as you work through the challenge at hand.
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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Craig lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Approaches that fit online care
Client-centered work focuses on the person's own priorities and builds on their strengths to move forward. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to sort out decisions, parenting stresses, relationship problems, or grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or improve sleep. Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-focused method that helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change and wants clear next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's situation, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. Together they will adjust the plan over time so techniques match what actually helps in daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging are useful for short updates, real-time problem solving, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or other obligations while keeping focus on meaningful change.
Questions people ask about Craig
What concerns does Craig commonly address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar challenges, addictions, anger, sleep and eating issues, and parenting-related stress among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Craig uses a relaxed, accepting style with a focus on practical steps. He centers sessions on the client's goals and works collaboratively to try concrete changes.
What is his background and experience?
He brings 35 years of experience, including long-term work at a federal medical research center, crisis counseling during major incidents, and work with the Department of Defense and military communities.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an MD, is an LCPC, and is licensed as an LPC in Texas. He is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions conducted online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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