Staff

Craig L. Haft, MSW, LSW
Psychotherapist

Craig is a licensed social worker who works with adolescents and adults struggling with mental health, addiction, relational and/or life transition issues.  He has treated people in inpatient hospital as well as outpatient community agency settings. Craig utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AC); and a client-centered approach with clients in individual, couples, and group therapy.

Craig has personally explored various mind/body/spirit disciplines such as mindfulness/meditation, yoga, energy psychology, and eastern medicine; and he continues to incorporate these philosophies and practices in his work with clients. He has completed trainings, seminars, and retreats with many leaders in these fields including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfeld, Dr. Vasant Lad, and John Welwood, as well as having completed Marsha Linehan’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training.

Before his own life transition to a career in psychotherapy, Craig had a significant career in the world of corporate management and business consulting; developing business processes and systems with evolving focus on human relations and teamwork. Craig previously received his Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley.

Craig graduated New York University with a Masters in Social Work. He continues to enhance his knowledge and experience within the psycho-spiritual arena, currently participating in the three-year professional enrichment program at the Center for Intentional Living.