- Men's wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a licensed professional counselor with more than 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. He approaches work with straightforward respect for each person’s story and strengths. Craig emphasizes practical steps and steady support as people make changes in their lives.
He centers conversations on what matters most to the individual and helps break big problems into manageable actions. Sessions often focus on skills for coping with strong emotions, improving communication, and handling life transitions like loss or career change. He draws on tools from several therapeutic approaches to match the moment and the client’s goals.
Craig also supports people facing family-related pressures such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care challenges, fatherhood concerns, and caregiver stress. He addresses grief across many contexts, including hospice and end-of-life counseling, and helps people work through feelings like guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
His work includes attention to trauma and abuse, first responder issues, and complications from infidelity or divorce. He aims to validate clients’ experiences while helping them build new patterns for everyday life. The focus is on realistic steps that fit into a person’s schedule and values.
People who choose Craig can expect a calm, respectful approach that values their expertise about their own life. He invites clients to take small, steady steps and offers support and practical tools along the way.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that match those values even when hard emotions appear; it can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and offers empathic listening and validation to help people feel understood and make their own choices.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Craig will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options if travel or scheduling is a barrier. Licensed professionals can guide clients in shaping sessions so they are practical and focused on everyday changes.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Craig commonly address?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, coping with life changes, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Craig uses a respectful, collaborative style that centers the client’s goals and strengths while teaching practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 25 years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor.
What credentials and region does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.