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01About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and intimacy-related concerns, and aims to help people move toward more satisfying lives.
He starts by listening. He treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths already at work. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with room to name what feels hard and to try different ways of coping.
Background and approach
Craig draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking. He also uses acceptance-based strategies to help people live in line with their values.
The approach is flexible and focused on small, real-life changes. When relationship or family issues come up, he helps people talk through communication problems, separation or divorce concerns, blended family dynamics, and struggles tied to adoption or foster care. He also supports people dealing with loss, caregiving stress, first responder strain, or workplace compassion fatigue.
Sessions often focus on practical skills for managing anxiety, grief, and shame. Topics like infertility, fatherhood, or forgiveness are approached calmly and without judgment. The aim is to help people find steadier footing and clearer next steps.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2020041116 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1164034583 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything S. lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Young adult issues
Methods S. names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods S. names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and replacing them with clearer, more helpful habits. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore what matters to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face interaction and skill practice, while phone sessions can fit a shorter break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this counselor address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, relationship strain, and life changes. Additional areas include parenting challenges, family-of-origin issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based techniques. The focus is on practical skills and aligning actions with personal values.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience in counseling and related work to sessions. That background informs a practical, steady approach to common life challenges.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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