S. Craig Hufford, LPC
Missouri LPC supporting relationships, grief, and anxiety
- 25 years experience
- Relationship and intimacy
- Stress and anxiety support
About S. Craig Hufford
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with more than 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship challenges, cope with grief and loss, and address intimacy-related concerns.
He works from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and already has strengths that can be used to face difficult situations. Recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, he supports clients as they take initial steps toward change. His approach centers on validating clients' experiences, empowering them to build on resilience, and partnering to move toward meaningful, attainable goals.
As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - he brings decades of clinical experience to support clients through transitions, loss, and relational difficulties while helping them tap into their existing resources and capacities for growth.
He works from the perspective that each person is the expert of their own story and already has strengths that can be used to face difficult situations. Recognizing the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, he supports clients as they take initial steps toward change. His approach centers on validating clients' experiences, empowering them to build on resilience, and partnering to move toward meaningful, attainable goals.
As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - he brings decades of clinical experience to support clients through transitions, loss, and relational difficulties while helping them tap into their existing resources and capacities for growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does S. Craig Hufford have?
S. Craig Hufford has 25 years of experience.
Is S. Craig Hufford a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential. License details: MO LPC 2020041116.
In which languages does S. Craig Hufford provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is S. Craig Hufford located?
He is located in Missouri.
How can I work with S. Craig Hufford as my therapist?
You can work with S. Craig Hufford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does S. Craig Hufford work with international clients?
S. Craig Hufford does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with S. Craig Hufford cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed actions consistent with those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance from the therapist. This approach supports people working through relationship problems, grief, and intimacy issues by creating a space where their experiences are heard and understood.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping skills development and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. S. Craig Hufford collaborates with clients to determine which techniques and combinations best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the work as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across locations. For many people, these options increase accessibility and allow ongoing work with licensed professionals in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.