Dr. Weston Crafton, LMFT
Therapist in Tennessee
Dr.
- License 1338 · Tennessee Expires April 2027
- NPI 1508338674 · national registry
- Experience and languages 8+ years in practice English
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About Weston
Dr. Weston Crafton helps people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or difficult life changes. He works with concerns ranging from intimacy problems and low self-esteem to trauma, addiction, anger, and family tensions.
Dr. Crafton is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Tennessee. He aims to make therapy feel practical and direct.
Sessions focus on clear steps and solutions rather than long rehashing of the past.
Background and approach
Clients begin working toward change from the first meeting, with goals set together and progress reviewed as therapy continues. Dr. Crafton draws on several approaches to guide conversations and skills practice.
He uses Gottman Method ideas when addressing relationship patterns. He also applies attachment-based thinking to help people understand how past connections shape present behavior. Sessions are client-centered and collaborative.
That means the person coming to therapy helps shape the focus, and the therapist adjusts methods to fit each situation. Techniques may include cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thinking and DBT strategies to manage strong emotions. With eight years of clinical experience, he brings practical problem solving and a calm, focused style to sessions.
People seeking help for relationship issues, family stress, or personal struggles can expect an approach that is straightforward and goal-oriented.
Credentials
- LMFT (Tennessee)
- License 1338 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1508338674 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Weston lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Weston names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Weston names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Gottman Method ideas focus on patterns between partners and on building better interactions. Online sessions can use these principles to practice communication exercises and to spot recurring conflict cycles during live conversations. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current needs and trust. In virtual sessions this approach helps people name attachment patterns and try new ways of asking for support.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together the person and therapist decide whether to emphasize relationship skills, attachment work, cognitive tools, or emotion-regulation strategies based on those conversations.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and role-play. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, and building momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work from different locations.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports work on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Their style is direct and practical, emphasizing short-term steps toward change. Sessions are collaborative and focus on finding solutions rather than long discussions of the past.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of clinical experience working in marriage and family therapy settings. That background informs work with individuals and relationship concerns from a broader systems perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Tennessee Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential listed as LMFT and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats allow flexibility to fit a client's schedule and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.
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