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Craig Kalman, LCPC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I've been a professional counselor for over 31 years working at several very interesting locations during my career. I spent over 12 years at the National Institutes of health serving a wide spectrum of clients from some of the leading health researchers in the world to the hardworking staff workers from executive administrators to cafeteria custodians. I was the senior staff EAP representative and crisis counselor during the attack on the Pentagon on 9/11/2001, the anthrax attack in Washington D.C. two weeks later and the D.C. Sniper about a year later. Subsequently I gained a tremendous amount of first line experience assisting people with stress and trauma as well as the milieu of issues facing any employee of such a large institution. After a 12 year stint at the NIH I was recruited to work with DOD and the United States military around the country assisting soldiers and their families with the complicated relationship and individual stress brought about by multiple combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas on conflict in the world. My experiences have given me a tremendous amount of training and skills honing toward helping people deal with a multitude of issues.
I know how difficult it can be to ask for help and I applaud you for your courage in coming to this site to seek a solution to issues in life which can indeed be challenging. I look forward to working along with you on your journey of change and personal improvement.
My style is relaxed and accepting with the aim of providing my client a safe and non-judgmental venue with which to explore their current situation. My approaches are somewhat eclectic using motivational interviewing to center on specific areas of conflict or distress and applying various modes of cognitive behavioral therapy to help effect change .

Areas of Expertise:
Stress Management
Processing Trauma
Grief and Loss
The Navigation of sudden change, both personal and professional/vocational
Generalized and Specific Anxiety

Professional experience

35 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, First responder issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MD LCPC LC2797

TX LPC 77590

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Craig Kalman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Craig is the first therapist who I was truly comfortable talking to. I’ve had therapists in the past who would say to do worksheets or other things, but Craig listens and has meaningful conversation that have changed the way I see the world around me and more importantly, how I see myself.

Written on Mar 19, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I enjoy talking to Craig, he helps me sort my thoughts and feelings. He listens well and is on point with his thoughts on my situation

Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Caring and attentive to detail. Been very helpful with what I am going through.

Written on Mar 06, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I initially had sessions with Craig during CT, and was impressed by how perceptive and receptive he was to my experience so I made it a point to connect for solo sessions. He's provided great insight to help me reflect on complex situations in my life and better articulate my feelings. Craig also provides relevant resources that I've used consistently to support my journey. I would recommend him to anyone looking to seek support in their personal growth.

Written on Feb 22, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I’ve been suffering with anxiety since college. I’ve been to multiple therapists but none of them worked. I’ve been with Craig for 2 sessions and I already feel such a difference. I can’t wait to see how the next few months go.

Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching

Craig is great.

Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Craig for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder