- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Relationship struggles
About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and intimacy-related concerns. He approaches each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.
He helps people who are coping with big life changes and painful events. That includes grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. He also supports concerns tied to family patterns, parenting, adoption and foster issues, and fertility or fatherhood questions.
His work often addresses trauma, abuse, and difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, and abandonment. He also helps people manage communication problems, divorce and separation, and the fallout from infidelity. Career stress and self-esteem challenges are common topics in sessions as well.
In therapy he uses practical, everyday conversation. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying values, changing unhelpful patterns, and building skills to handle distress.
He aims to support and empower people as they make changes. The work is collaborative - the therapist helps people notice resources and try new ways of coping. Small steps and realistic actions are emphasized to help people move toward a more satisfying life.
He helps people who are coping with big life changes and painful events. That includes grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. He also supports concerns tied to family patterns, parenting, adoption and foster issues, and fertility or fatherhood questions.
His work often addresses trauma, abuse, and difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, and abandonment. He also helps people manage communication problems, divorce and separation, and the fallout from infidelity. Career stress and self-esteem challenges are common topics in sessions as well.
In therapy he uses practical, everyday conversation. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying values, changing unhelpful patterns, and building skills to handle distress.
He aims to support and empower people as they make changes. The work is collaborative - the therapist helps people notice resources and try new ways of coping. Small steps and realistic actions are emphasized to help people move toward a more satisfying life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and choices
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying what matters to you and taking concrete steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, using empathy and respect to help people find their own solutions and build confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works together with each person to match methods to needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as different tools are tried and evaluated collaboratively.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since session formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins during a work break or between commitments. It can also let a person use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or choose a longer weekly slot when deeper work is needed. Confirm the available formats when you schedule to pick what fits your routine best.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss, caregiver and compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, parenting and family difficulties, career and self-esteem concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is practical and collaborative. He emphasizes strengths, values, and small steps toward change while using several evidence-informed methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Missouri.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.