Dr. Craig Anderson , LA Psychologist 1593

Dr. Craig Anderson is a doctoral-level psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life adjustments. He combines evidence-based methods and individualized care to reduce distress, build resilience, and support improved day-to-day functioning for adults confronting mood, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns.

Dr. Anderson works with issues such as self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and personality disorder features, as well as clients coping with self-harm histories. His practice emphasizes practical, collaborative interventions that are both supportive and directive, tailored to each person’s recovery goals and circumstances.

As a licensed psychologist in Louisiana - LA Psychologist 1593 - he applies approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to match treatment to presenting needs. Dr. Anderson aims to foster growth, enhance wellbeing, and maximize functioning through clear therapy goals and compassionate professional guidance. He is accepting new clients in Louisiana and works to create treatment plans that reflect each client’s priorities and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Dr. Anderson

Dr. Anderson commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take committed action in the face of difficult thoughts and feelings, often supporting work with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and develops skills to change behaviors and mood, useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are integrated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for clients managing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dr. Anderson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. The therapist-client relationship guides these decisions to ensure therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are difficult. Dr. Anderson adapts his methods to these formats to support consistent, meaningful work toward clients' goals.