- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, and other challenges common in adulthood. He also works with people facing parenting pressures, career questions, depression, trauma and compassion fatigue.
Craig frames therapy around the person's own experience and strengths. He talks with clients about what matters to them and looks for practical ways to reduce distress. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to how thoughts, behaviors, and values interact in daily life.
Over his career he has supported people dealing with major life changes, loss, and complex family matters. That includes work on abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems. He also addresses fertility and fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, and first responder concerns.
Craig uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the problem. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to shape practical steps and coping skills. He adapts methods to match a person's goals and pace.
Sessions are offered in English and occur in Missouri. International clients are not accepted. He asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take concrete steps toward those values, often while learning new ways to relate to painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client's perspective guides what comes next.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Craig will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend techniques or a mix of methods. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is reviewed.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. When online sessions are available, they can make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also lets clients practice skills in real-life settings and bring real situations into session for immediate problem solving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to work well over remote sessions, helping the therapy fit into everyday life without assuming a particular format.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and related areas such as parenting, career, and depression.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on clients' strengths and concrete strategies to manage thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience as a counselor in Missouri.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and provides services based in that state.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from outside the US?
International clients are not accepted; he works with clients located in Missouri.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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