Therapist in Bedford, New Hampshire Craig Washington, Therapist
License: LCSW-C
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 11-14, 18-21, 27-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Craig Washington, LCSW-C
I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California at Berkeley School of Social Welfare. While at Berkeley I did an internship at San Francisco General Hospital in their Behavioral Health unit where I worked as a discharge social worker, doing clinical assessments and connecting patients to resources. In my second year I worked at the Veterans Administration in Martinez, CA doing individual therapy.
I graduated from Berkeley in 1994 and moved to Maryland where I worked as psychiatric social worker at Southern Maryland Hospital Center doing discharge planning and follow-up visits with psychiatrists and counselors. I conducted groups on the ward involving medication compliance and conducted family meetings to facilitate the return of the patient to the family.
I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 1997 and began working primarily with adolescents in a group practice setting working primarily with males who were oppositional, defiant and traumatized. There also were a number of adolescents experiencing the onset of mental illness as well as substance abusers “ with many having had abuse in their backgrounds. I focused more on the adolescent population – initially using a short-term model centered on setting and achieving goals. Subsequently, based on the clinical need, this evolved into a more specifically trauma-focused group. In addition to my work with adolescents I have experience working with couples counseling as well as individual work with adults diagnosed with severe mental illnesses.
When I worked as therapist in a group practice I tended to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for many of my clients. I found the modality effective for many of my younger clients because it drew a clear line between their thought process, feelings and behaviors. For my patients with anxiety disorders, PTSD in particular, I often use mindfulness techniques.
Hobbies and Interests I am a certified rescue scuba diver, and have a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do which I teach on weekends.
I will be offering individual therapy, treatment of the dually diagnosed and eventually I will be doing group counseling. I am fluent in English and French and intermediate in Korean.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Centivo
- Community Health Options (CHO)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- US Family/Martin Point Health Plan
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Education
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University of California at Berkeley
Graduate School | 1994
Berkeley, CA, United States
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University of Massachusetts
Undergraduate | 1986
Amherst, MA, United States
Languages
- English
- French
- Korean
FAQs
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Craig Washington generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 603-749-4895 to find out Craig Washington's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Craig Washington:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Centivo
- Community Health Options (CHO)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- US Family/Martin Point Health Plan
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 603-749-4895 to see how we can help.
Craig Washington is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Craig Washington does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Craig Washington is currently offering in-office visits.
- English
- French
- Korean