LISW-CP, 17 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Craig Hales, a compassionate and energetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to guiding you through life’s toughest moments with empathy, insight and hope. I blend evidence-based tools like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness with a personalized touch that will help you find real-world and straight forward solutions, resulting in lasting change. My formal education and vast civilian and military experiences have made me able to be diverse, relatable and effective at walking with you through your darkest valleys.
I'd love to help you successfully navigate your therapy journey, feel better, have tools to maintain your progress, and the drive to continuously improve your mental health over your lifetime.
My greatest strengths include my ability to meet you where you are, offering guidance through empathy, insight, and hope. I draw upon a diverse background shaped by formal education and both civilian and military experiences, which allows me to connect with people from various walks of life. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices which I tailor to each individual's needs. I am dedicated to identifying your unique strengths, teaching practical skills, and supporting you with compassion and persistence, ensuring you experience lasting positive changes in your quality of life.
I to meet you where you are, identify your strengths that will help you navigate your struggles, and directly and tenaciously help you learn and put into practice skills and tools proven to help improve your quality of life.
I have used and found great success with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a form of therapy focused on helping you become aware of how you relate to your thoughts and emotions. Rather than trying to alter or suppress how you feel, ACT encourages you to acknowledge and accept your experiences. Through this process, you'll explore your core values and make changes in your actions to align more closely with what truly matters to you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-researched and tested, goal-oriented, structured form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. By focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, CBT can help you challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop healthier coping strategies. This evidence-based approach is effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress, and promotes lasting improvements in emotional well-being.
Christian Counseling integrates psychological principles with biblical teachings to address emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. This approach encourages you to explore your faith as a source of strength and guidance, while developing practical coping strategies rooted in Christian values. It aims to foster healing, personal growth, and a deeper connection to God within the therapeutic process.
Mindfulness Based Therapy is an approach that encourages you to focus on the present moment with openness, curiosity, and acceptance. By cultivating mindful awareness, you can better recognize and manage your thoughts, feelings, and reactions, ultimately reducing stress and enhancing emotional well-being. This therapy often incorporates meditation, breathing exercises, and gentle guidance to help you develop greater self-compassion and resilience in everyday life.