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LICSW, LISW-CP

John Hudzik, LICSW, LISW-CP

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About John

John Hudzik brings 22 years of clinical experience to his work and focuses on meeting clients where they are in their life and mental health journey.

Background and approach

He draws on a long career helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life transitions, and he works with those facing ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship concerns, and a wide range of other challenges.

His practice emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, and he aims to move forward at a pace set by each client. Licensed in South Carolina as an LICSW and as an LISW-CP, Hudzik blends practical skills with compassionate listening to address both immediate coping needs and longer-term goals.

He also brings experience with issues such as self-esteem, career concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and many nuanced areas including attachment issues, autism spectrum concerns, blended family dynamics, and kink-aware care.

English-language services are offered and international clients are accepted, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

John Hudzik uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach involves cognitive strategies that help identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. Another frequently used set of techniques centers on behavioral skills and problem-solving to manage stress, anger, and attention-related challenges often experienced by people with ADHD.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist and client explore symptoms, goals, and personal preferences together and adjust methods as progress is made, ensuring the work aligns with what the client needs at each stage.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow licensed professionals to tailor the format to each client’s comfort and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, and many related areas.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach centers on the therapeutic relationship and begins where the client is, progressing at a pace determined collaboratively to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a wide variety of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LICSW and LISW-CP credentials and is licensed to practice in South Carolina.
Does he work with nonlocal or international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English for people located outside his state.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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

Licensed

Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Hampshire

Languages

English

About

John Hudzik is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in South Carolina, with 22 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.