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Allison Craig

Allison Craig

LISW

Ohio

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Compassionate social worker helping parents and adults

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.0007807-SUPV
NPI
1972864478
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Warm collaborative style
  • Practical steps for change
  • Focus on daily life

About Allison

Allison Craig is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, addictions, and life changes. She presents a calm, respectful approach that aims to make meetings feel straightforward and useful for busy parents.

She brings 17 years of experience as a clinician to her work. Her background includes roles in medical and school settings and time spent providing therapy. That variety shaped a practical, down-to-earth style focused on what helps now rather than labels.

Sessions are warm and interactive. Allison centers conversations on each person’s needs and goals, then shapes a plan together. She combines client-centered conversation with solution-focused work to set clear, manageable steps toward change.

Allison avoids stigmatizing language and emphasizes respect and sensitivity in the room. She helps people talk through relationship stress, parenting challenges, grief and loss, and coping with major transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, substance concerns, and self-esteem struggles.

Her process starts with understanding where someone is now and what they want to change. From there she and the client try practical strategies and check progress. The goal is steady, achievable steps that fit into everyday life and family responsibilities.

How client-centered and solution-focused work translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist reflects concerns, validates feelings, and helps people identify their own solutions; this approach is helpful for grief, anxiety, and self-esteem work.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on practical goals and small changes. Sessions emphasize strengths, next steps, and measurable progress, which can be useful for parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and managing stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Allison will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a parent’s day. It can also let people continue care while handling work, school, or other responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She works collaboratively to set clear, manageable steps.

What is her professional background?

She has 17 years of experience as a clinician and has worked in medical and school social work roles as well as providing therapy.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is listed as an LISW and practices in Ohio.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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