- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Trauma informed approach
About S.
S. Craig Hufford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 25 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns, and similar life challenges. He also focuses on issues like parenting, career pressures, depression, compassion fatigue, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Craig works from the view that clients know their own stories and have strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and direct. He listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
Practical skills are a regular part of his work. He may introduce techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts. He also uses elements from acceptance and commitment therapy to help people act on what matters to them despite difficult feelings.
For people carrying guilt or shame, he focuses on understanding where those feelings come from and how they affect daily life. He helps break down the thoughts and behaviors that keep those feelings active. The aim is clearer choice making rather than quick fixes.
Craig brings a steady, experienced presence to sessions. He encourages small, manageable changes and supports people as they practice them. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and persistent guilt by focusing on values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and uses reflective listening to clarify concerns and build self-understanding.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as different skills are introduced and practiced.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered for this therapist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in real-world settings and keep continuity when schedules are tight.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career concerns. Guilt and shame are listed among his additional focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He helps people trace where guilt and shame come from and shows how those feelings shape choices and behavior. The work combines talking with practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on life stressors, trauma, and relationship concerns. That experience informs a straightforward, skills-oriented style.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri. He provides services from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session from the available times.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.