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Dr. Weston Crafton

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Dr. Weston Crafton, LMFT

Tennessee

LMFT - Relationships and codependency concerns

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Where Weston stands

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Tennessee / 1338
NPI
1508338674
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

About

  • Attachment-based work
  • CBT techniques
  • Emotion-focused methods

About Weston

Dr. Weston Crafton is a Tennessee-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people who are ready to stop overthinking problems and start making practical changes. His caseload includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family struggles, anger, and coping with life changes.

He focuses on conversations that move toward solutions rather than endlessly rehashing the problem. Sessions aim to identify small, workable steps that can be tried between meetings. He often begins by clarifying what change would look like and then helping a person take the first steps toward it.

His approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and emotionally focused work. That mix is used to help people notice patterns, test different responses, and practice new ways of relating. He frames problems as problems to be solved rather than as permanent character flaws.

Dr. Crafton can work with an individual or bring other people into sessions when that helps address the issue. He emphasizes practical skills for communication, boundary-setting, and coping with strong emotions. He also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment challenges, codependency, blended family dynamics, and relationship communication problems.

People who choose him should expect direct conversation and concrete tools. He asks practical questions, suggests behavioral experiments, and follows up on what changes in daily life. The aim is steady progress rather than long, theoretical discussion.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how past and current close relationships shape reactions today; it helps with intimacy struggles, abandonment concerns, and patterns that repeat in relationships. Client-centered methods prioritize the client's perspective and pace, giving space for a person to state goals and try approaches that feel workable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on current problems and practical goals. That collaborative choice may shift as the work progresses and as new needs arise.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter midweek check-ins, or make it easier to join from a quieter setting. Online work can support practicing communication skills in real time and using follow-up exercises between meetings to track progress.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Tennessee

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He favors practical conversation and brief, goal-focused work that looks for actionable change from the first session.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He is a Tennessee LMFT with eight years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on relationship and emotional concerns.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He holds a Tennessee LMFT credential and practices in Tennessee.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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