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John Hudzik

John Hudzik

South Carolina

Experienced LICSW focused on practical support

  • 22 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LICSW, LISW-CP
License
LICSW, Massachusetts · LICSW110685; LISW-CP, South Carolina · 15265; LCSW, New Hampshire · 2740
NPI
1841345303
Based in
South Carolina
  • Sleep and rest support
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Goal focused work

About John

John Hudzik is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 22 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, relationship strain, and life transitions. He works from where each person is and moves at a pace that feels right for them.

John values the connection between therapist and client. He begins by listening closely to understand immediate needs and priorities. From there he helps set clear, manageable goals and checks in regularly to see what is and isn’t working.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. John draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce anxiety, manage difficult emotions such as anger, and develop better sleep and coping strategies. He also supports people facing grief, addiction, identity issues, parenting stress, and chronic illness challenges.

With years of clinical experience across multiple states, John brings familiarity with common patterns that can make daily life harder. He emphasizes small, concrete steps clients can try between sessions. Progress is tracked in ways that match each person’s goals and pace.

John practices in South Carolina and offers services in English. He accepts international clients. People interested in starting are invited to begin with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the listed process.

Approaches that support better sleep and daily functioning

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address sleep and daytime difficulties. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and shifting them toward more balanced thinking; this helps reduce nighttime worry and the rumination that often keeps people awake. Behavioral strategies involve practical routines and small changes to daily habits that can improve sleep timing, reduce nighttime arousal, and make daytime energy more predictable.

He also incorporates skills-based work for managing strong emotions like anxiety and anger. These skills include simple breathing and grounding practices, activity planning, and step-by-step problem solving to handle stressors that interrupt rest. The therapist frames these techniques as tools clients can try and adapt between sessions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. John will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and he adjusts the plan based on what proves helpful. That process includes checking results and changing course when needed.

Session formats are not specified in this biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so clients can use therapy during a work break or between other obligations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sleep issues, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career worries, ADHD, and several other life challenges.

What is John’s therapeutic style?

He starts where each person is and moves at their pace. Sessions are practical and focused on small, workable changes tied to the client’s goals.

How much experience does he have?

John has 22 years of professional work experience supporting a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is licensed in multiple states and practices in South Carolina. The profile lists his credentials as LICSW and LISW-CP with an MA LICSW and SC LISW-CP.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients as part of his practice.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific scheduling and pricing align with the platform’s listed options.

How do I begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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