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Kaneesha Craig

LCPC

Kaneesha Craig , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Kaneesha

Kaneesha Craig is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has supported people across a wide spectrum of needs, from working with individuals experiencing chronic mental illness in hospital settings to helping clients adjust to life changes in community agencies. Kaneesha combines clinical knowledge with a warm, engaging manner that aims to make each person feel respected while encouraging personal responsibility for behavior change.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centered perspective - she meets clients where they are and prioritizes respect and collaboration in the counseling relationship. Kaneesha also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress, and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. As an LCPC, she holds a clinical counseling license to provide therapeutic services in Illinois.

Kaneesha emphasizes a clinical partnership with the people she works with, aligning treatment around each individual’s goals and strengths. Her focus is helping clients move toward their desired level of wellness, whether they are addressing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, stress and anxiety, addictions, or other life challenges. She approaches care with patience and a collaborative spirit, aiming to guide clients through the process of change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, accepting relationship that helps people explore their feelings and make choices aligned with their values. This approach is useful for clients looking for empathetic support while they process life transitions, relationship issues, or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It is a practical, skills-based approach that can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving techniques.

Kaneesha also draws on Motivational Interviewing when clients are exploring ambivalence about change, using conversational techniques to strengthen personal motivation and commitment to goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kaneesha works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors interventions so treatment fits the person rather than expecting the person to fit a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and on schedules that fit their lives, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kaneesha Craig have?

Kaneesha Craig has 15 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Kaneesha Craig a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC. License details: IL LCPC 180005809.

In which languages does Kaneesha Craig provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Kaneesha Craig located?

Kaneesha Craig is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Kaneesha Craig as my therapist?

You can work with Kaneesha Craig through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kaneesha Craig work with international clients?

Yes, Kaneesha Craig works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kaneesha Craig cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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