Craig Conover, MS, LMHC

Specialties: Child & Adolescent Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent-Child Relationships, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, ADHD & Impulsivity, Emotional Regulation, Parenting Support, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Craig 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 Masters Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling from Salve Regina University. Craig is currently enrolled at New England Bible College & Seminary earning the Master of Ministry degree. He is a certified cognitive-behavioral therapist through the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists and a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist.

Craig specializes in working with children, adolescents, parent-child relationships, and family therapy. Craig 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 areas of interest are in emotional intelligence, parent-child relations, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger management, self- esteem, parent education, and attentional/impulsivitydisorders.

Craig supports treating and working with the entire family system, and family relationships to improve and enhance a child/adolescents well- being and quality of life.He places a strong emphasis in ones strengths and incorporates meeting the client at their emotional level of development and readiness. Humor, mindfulness training, and in challenging a clients existing thoughts, behaviors, and patterns is essential. He
recognizes the importance of mind-body connection, spirituality, ones faith as a means of growth and healing.