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John Hudzik

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John Hudzik, LICSW, LISW-CP

South Carolina

LICSW counselor - Stress and parenting concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting strain
  • Grief and loss

About John

John Hudzik is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and licensed independent social worker-clinical practice (LISW-CP) with 22 years of professional experience. He is licensed in South Carolina and has worked across multiple states. He focuses on concerns adults commonly bring about stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship strain, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Hudzik uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and places importance on the working relationship with each person. He begins treatment from the client's current situation and moves forward at a pace the client can manage. Sessions aim to identify what feels most pressing and to build practical ways to handle it between meetings.

Over two decades of practice have exposed him to many different presentations and life situations. That experience informs how he prioritizes issues and suggests strategies that can make daily life easier. He draws on methods shown to work for mood, stress, behavior regulation, and adjustment to change.

People who come to him for help can expect clear discussion about goals and concrete steps to try. Progress is tracked in plain terms and revisited regularly. He also frames difficulties like grief, addiction, or caregiver strain as problems to work on together rather than fixed personal failings.

He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions

His practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage mood and behavior and adapt to change. One common approach works on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this is useful for depression, anxiety, and stress. Another approach focuses on practical skills for managing strong emotions such as anger and impulsivity; it teaches step-by-step strategies for calming down and handling difficult moments.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. He will review your concerns, goals, and what has or has not helped before. Together you will try methods that fit your needs and adjust them as you go so the work stays relevant and manageable.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions often use less bandwidth and can be helpful for brief updates, while video can allow for a more traditional face-to-face discussion. Licensed professionals aim to match the format to practical needs and daily life rather than a single fixed arrangement.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based techniques and starts from the client's own priorities. The work moves at a pace the client can manage and focuses on practical steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues and life situations.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the credentials LICSW and LISW-CP and practices with licensure that includes South Carolina.

Can he work with people who live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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