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S. Craig Hufford, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- Grief and trauma
About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues. He also works with people facing parenting challenges, career strain, depression, and compassion fatigue.
He approaches therapy by listening to each person's story and recognizing their strengths. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer thinking so people can respond differently to problems. He avoids jargon and uses straightforward language to discuss options.
His work often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values, and client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's concerns. Dialectical behavior and existential perspectives may be added when they fit the problem.
He has experience helping with a broad range of family-related topics, including blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, fatherhood questions, and communication problems. He also addresses trauma and abuse, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and infertility or fertility-related stress.
Practical issues like divorce, separation, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, and intimacy or infidelity concerns are part of his caseload. People can expect clear explanations of options and collaborative planning about next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Many of his core methods translate into practical online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be assigned as short exercises to do between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages identifying values and committing to small actions that align with those values, useful for goal-focused work done over weeks. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation anchored on the person's concerns and priorities, shaping each session around what matters right now.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That means trying techniques, reviewing how they worked, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single method fits everyone.
The listing does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter meeting is needed. Therapists often use video or phone in different situations because video helps with nonverbal cues while phone may be shorter or require less bandwidth. These practical factors can help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, parenting and career concerns. Additional areas include trauma, family problems, and compassion fatigue.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on practical exercises and strategies to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience providing counseling services. His practice includes work with trauma, grief, and family-related issues.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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