Craig Van Dyke

My communication style

I approach sessions in a conversational tone. I am curious, and interested in understanding your life experience and will often ask open-ended questions to encourage you to elaborate on your challenges. I hope to create a safe, trusting environment, and will offer active listening, reflections, validation, and observations in my responses.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into psychology and therapy began with a life-changing illness that I had as a young adult. For a few years, I would be treated and helped by doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, therapists, and all of the staff that support medical and mental health communities. This inspired me to want to give back as a helping professional.

My goals for you

The process of therapy requires a collaboration between you and the therapist. As a therapist, I help you develop goals that make sense for you and where you are in life. These goals may evolve in time with your work in therapy. Identifying what is helpful for your needs is an ongoing process of assessment and review to ensure you feel supported.

Our first session

In our first session, you can expect me to briefly explain the nature of therapy and confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality. I will ask you to express, in your own words, why you are seeking therapeutic support and will provide active listening, reflect your answers back to you for clarity, and validate your experience.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White