Craig Kalman, MD, LCPC, LPC

Craig Kalman, MD, LCPC, LPC, is a professional counselor with 35 years of experience supporting people through stress, trauma, and life transitions. His background includes more than 12 years at the National Institutes of Health, where he worked with a wide range of individuals across a large organization, from leading researchers to essential staff in many roles. During that time, he served as a senior Employee Assistance Program (EAP) representative and crisis counselor through major events including the Pentagon attack on 9/11, the anthrax attacks in Washington, D.C., and the D.C. Sniper incidents. Those experiences shaped a practical, steady approach to helping people navigate acute stress, trauma responses, and the everyday pressures that can build within demanding environments.

After his work at NIH, Craig was recruited to support the U.S. Department of Defense and military communities across the country, assisting service members and their families with the strains that can accompany multiple combat deployments and the complex relationship and individual stress that may follow. Across these settings, he has developed a broad skill set for addressing concerns such as anxiety, grief and loss, sudden personal or professional change, and the emotional impact of high-pressure roles, including first responder and veteran-related issues.

Craig’s style is relaxed and accepting, with an emphasis on providing a non-judgmental space to examine what is happening now and what needs to change. He draws from an eclectic set of methods, including Motivational Interviewing to clarify areas of conflict or distress, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to support meaningful shifts in thoughts, feelings, and actions over time. He recognizes that asking for help can be difficult, and he aims to work alongside clients in a focused, supportive way as they pursue growth and personal improvement.