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WC Portrait of Dr. Weston Crafton

Dr. Weston Crafton

Practical, relational therapy focused on change

LMFT Tennessee

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Weston

Dr. Weston Crafton helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, anger, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency and commitment struggles, communication and control problems, body image, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and certain personality-related patterns. Dr.

Crafton brings an orientation toward practical change and problem-solving rather than prolonged analysis. He draws on training in marriage and family therapy and uses a conversational, solution-focused approach that emphasizes useful change from the first session.

As an LMFT (Tennessee license TN LMFT 1338) with eight years of clinical experience, he frames difficulties systemically when helpful, inviting clients to explore patterns and relationships that contribute to distress. His work is informed by methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused and Gottman-informed perspectives.

Dr. Crafton offers a collaborative process that seeks to identify concrete steps forward rather than dwelling on problems indefinitely.

He works with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to try a different way of addressing the challenges that have been taking up their time and energy.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Dr. Crafton frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy is another common element in his work, focusing on how relationship patterns and early bonds shape current emotional responses and intimacy issues. These approaches are presented in clear, actionable terms so clients can practice new skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor elements of CBT, attachment work, or client-centered techniques to suit the person's situation. Clients and therapist decide together which methods feel most useful as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and format. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapeutic support without traveling to an office, while still working with licensed professionals to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationships and family challenges, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include attachment and abandonment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
The clinician emphasizes a conversational, solution-oriented style that aims for practical change from the start. He integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based strategies, client-centered work, DBT skills, and emotionally-focused techniques to fit client needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working in marriage and family therapy settings and with individuals, couples, and families seeking change-oriented treatment.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with Tennessee license TN LMFT 1338 and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Therapy is conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can clients connect with this therapist?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide multiple ways for clients to participate.
How are costs and payment structured?
Fees vary based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English