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Dr. Weston Crafton, LMFT

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Weston

Dr. Weston Crafton helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addiction concerns, and a range of family and interpersonal problems.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical change early in the work, moving quickly from conversation to action so clients begin working toward solutions from the first session. His practice includes attention to abandonment wounds, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication and commitment struggles, and complexities such as blended family dynamics, chronic illness, and alternative sexual cultures.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist with eight years of experience, Dr. Crafton draws on a systems perspective that considers how relationships and contexts shape individual struggles.

He frames therapy around collaborative conversation rather than prolonged problem analysis, aiming to reframe the problem as something separate from the person. Using evidence-informed methods, he partners with clients to identify concrete steps and build skills that support lasting change.

Dr. Crafton practices in Tennessee and offers services in English for individuals, couples, and families seeking a focused, solution-oriented approach.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Weston Crafton uses Internal Family Systems and Attachment-Based approaches alongside client-centered techniques to guide online work. Internal Family Systems (IFS) frames inner conflicts as parts of the self that can be understood and healed; this helps people address trauma, shame, and internal polarization by cultivating self-leadership and compassion toward those parts. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on relational patterns formed in close relationships and helps clients reorganize expectations and responses in current relationships to reduce anxiety and improve intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative pace so clients can explore concerns and clarify goals while feeling heard.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess which combination of methods best fits their goals, presenting concerns, and personal preferences, adapting strategies over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. Crafton is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationships, family challenges, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach emphasizes collaborative conversation that moves toward solutions rather than extended problem analysis. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills to help clients make change early in the process.
How much experience does he bring to therapy?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families, bringing a systems perspective to interpersonal and personal difficulties.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as TN LMFT 1338, and practices in Tennessee.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
He provides therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

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

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English