- Family of origin
- Attachment focus
- CBT and ACT
About Robert
Dr. Robert Crawford is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, ADHD, and family of origin issues. He also supports people facing career transitions, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
He helps people identify recurring patterns that come from the family they grew up in. Sessions focus on practical changes rather than labels. Conversations look at how childhood roles and expectations shape current choices and relationships.
His approach mixes counseling and coaching methods. That means sessions can include skill practice, goal setting, and talking through painful memories. He uses methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, narrative work, and client-centered listening when they fit the client's needs.
Dr. Crawford also works with intimacy-related concerns including commitment issues, codependency, and alternative sexual cultures such as kink and BDSM. He supports people navigating separation, fatherhood questions, and caregiving stress without assuming the same path suits everyone.
Practical tools are part of the work. Clients may leave sessions with exercises for communication, emotion regulation, or day-to-day routines that support sleep and stress reduction. The initial focus is on small, manageable steps toward clearer relationships and better functioning.
He asks clients to be active in setting goals and tracking progress. The first sessions typically look at immediate priorities and the patterns that keep those problems repeating. From there, the work adapts to what the person wants to change.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them. It can help with anxiety, chronic stress, and making behavioral changes in daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and closeness. It is useful for intimacy issues, commitment concerns, and family of origin patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's priorities, goals, and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and may mix elements from these approaches as needs change.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular appointments while working on family-origin patterns, stress, or relationship concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, stress, ADHD, sleeping problems, and family of origin issues.
How does he approach therapy?
He combines clinical counseling and coaching methods, using practical tools, goal setting, and talk work to change recurring patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in New Jersey.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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