Dr. Robert Crawford, LPC
Practical therapy for relationship and life change
Details
| Name | Dr. Robert Crawford |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | New Jersey |
| Licensed in | New Jersey |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Robert
Dr. Robert Crawford helps people facing trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship and intimacy struggles, and the stress that comes with life changes. He also supports those dealing with sleeping problems, low self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He works with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin patterns. Dr. Crawford holds an LPC license and has two decades of clinical experience in New Jersey.
He uses a practical style that mixes counseling and coaching.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and tools people can use between meetings. The tone is direct but respectful, with attention to how past stories shape present choices. Narrative Therapy is part of his work, helping people rethink the stories they tell about themselves.
Dr. Crawford also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to meaningful action. Attachment-Based techniques are used when relationship patterns and intimacy problems are central.
He emphasizes pacing that fits each person's needs and readiness. Therapy sessions may include talking, guided exercises, and planning small experiments to try outside sessions. Many clients find this mix useful for addressing compulsive behaviors, communication problems, and recovery from loss.
The overall aim is clearer thinking, steadier emotion, and more satisfying relationships. He approaches work with curiosity and straightforward feedback. People who value practical steps and a collaborative process are likely to find his style helpful.
Appointments are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for convenience.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues among the things Robert works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Robert among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Robert directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Robert directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Crawford often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the stories that keep them stuck and rewrite those stories in more helpful ways. Narrative work can be useful for grief, identity questions, and relationship patterns.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior, and then choosing actions that match personal values. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relationship and intimacy issues are central, helping people understand how early bonds shape current patterns.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust over time based on what is helpful. Clients take part in deciding what to focus on and which tools to try.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work face to face from different locations. Phone calls can be a good low-bandwidth option when video is not convenient. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, and follow-up between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for work, family life, and travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, stress, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style blends clinical counseling and coaching with a practical focus on goals, tools, and small experiments to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, and life transition issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New Jersey and holds an LPC credential listed as NJ LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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