Craig Salisbury, LPCC

Craig Salisbury is a licensed mental health professional practicing in New Mexico with 20 years of clinical experience. He holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and indicates advanced training in assessment and therapy. Craig works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, depression, and challenges related to coping with life changes. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, recognizing that every situation is unique and requires a tailored plan of care.

Craig adapts conversation and treatment strategies to fit each client’s specific needs and goals, focusing on practical steps that support more fulfilling, balanced living. He emphasizes collaboration and encouragement, and he supports clients through the often difficult first step of seeking change. Throughout his practice, Craig aims to create a respectful, empathetic environment where clients can explore their concerns and develop tools for lasting improvement.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Care

Craig uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and behavior change. One approach emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - this can help with anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Another approach centers on emotion regulation and coping skills that teach ways to manage intense feelings, handle stress, and respond to triggers more effectively. These techniques are intended to offer tangible tools for navigating difficult moments and improving overall resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Craig collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment aligns with the client’s values and circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different lifestyles and needs. Working with licensed professionals remotely can make consistent care more accessible, allowing clients to engage in therapy from locations that suit them while maintaining continuity of support.