Craig Conover

Craig Conover, MS, LMHC, CAGS earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from American International College, Master of Science degree in Counselor Education from Marywood University, and a post Master's Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling from Salve Regina University. Craig is currently enrolled at New England Bible College & Seminary earning his Master of Ministry.

He is a certified cognitive-behavioral therapist through the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from PESI.

Craig specializes in working with children, adolescents, parent-child relationships, and family therapy. Craig's professional experience includes working for 28 years as a professional school counselor in both a public school and special education setting, outpatient setting, and in private practice in southern Rhode Island.

Craig's areas of interest are in emotional intelligence, parent-child relations, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger management, Christian counseling, self- esteem, parent education, and attentional/impulsivity disorders. Craig supports treating and working with the entire family system, and family relationships to improve and enhance a child/adolescent's well- being and quality of life. He places a strong emphasis in one's strengths and incorporates meeting the client at their emotional level of development and readiness. Humor, mindfulness training, and in challenging a client's existing thoughts, behaviors, and patterns is essential. He recognizes the importance of mind-body connection, spirituality, one's faith as a means of growth and healing. ( RI License # 00283) (MA License # 10000452) (CT License # 2146)

Christian Counseling

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

In your first session with a me, you can expect a welcoming, confidential space focused on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. I will typically ask about your current concerns, personal background, and goals for therapy, and will explain my approach, confidentiality policies, and what sessions usually look like. This is also a chance for you to ask questions, share what you’re hoping for, and get a sense of whether the therapist feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—the first session is about starting the relationship, setting expectations, and taking the first step at a pace that feels comfortable for you.