- Strengths-based
- Practical skills
- Values focused
About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with more than 25 years of experience. He focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. He emphasizes the client's own strengths and values when working toward change.
He starts by listening to each person's story and identifying what matters most to them. Sessions aim to validate what has been hard while helping people find workable steps forward. The approach is straightforward and focused on everyday life improvements rather than jargon.
Craig uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He explains options plainly and helps people choose strategies that fit their situation. This can include skills for managing anxiety, ways to rebuild trust after infidelity, or methods to cope with loss.
Over his career he has supported people through a wide range of concerns such as parenting stress, caregiving strain, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. He also has experience with issues connected to adoption and foster care, abandonment, blended family dynamics, and hospice or end-of-life matters. Clients can expect a calm, respectful presence and help turning intentions into doable actions.
Craig believes change takes courage and that most people have resources they can build on. He aims to offer encouragement, practical tools, and steady support while people work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals, which can help with anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their choices.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what works.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering continuity during busy periods. It also lets people practice skills where they live and then bring observations back into sessions for real-world problem solving.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, abandonment, blended family issues, and end-of-life matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and supportive, centered on listening and identifying practical steps. He draws on approaches that emphasize values, skills, and problem-solving rather than long theoretical explanations.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.