Therapist profile
S. Craig Hufford, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
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 intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. He also addresses trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career strain, depression, and compassion fatigue.
He works from the view that the person knows their story best. He listens for strengths and practical options. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to try small, manageable changes. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused rather than abstract.
Craig uses several well-known therapy approaches to suit different problems. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what they value and act on it. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach coping skills and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
In practice he helps people address family-related pressures such as blended family tensions, fatherhood concerns, adoption or foster care issues, and communication problems. He also supports people working through divorce, infertility stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiver strain.
Sessions are meant to be practical. Craig will talk through specific situations, try exercises in session, and suggest steps to practice between meetings. The focus is on making everyday life at home and work more manageable and on improving relationships through clearer communication and action.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what they value and take small steps that match those values. It is useful for stress, life changes, and situations that leave someone feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skill-based work around emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness to help with intense emotions and relationship strain.Finding which approach fits is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the client's situation and goals, suggest methods that may help, and adjust the plan based on how well those methods work in practice. That collaborative decision-making continues as progress is tracked and priorities change.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or removing the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals commonly use a mix of talk-based sessions and skills practice suited to each person's schedule and needs.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with at home?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus grief, intimacy issues, and trauma-related problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward, person-centered conversation and practical exercises. Techniques come from ACT, CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and clarify values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, family, and personal stressors.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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