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Entry 084347South Carolina / United States

Dr. Francis Segedin

Dr. Francis Segedin, LPC

South Carolina 50 years in practice

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LPC in South Carolina - stress and trauma

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Relationship issues

About Francis

LPC in South Carolina with 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Francis Segedin helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. He works with adults who bring problems like dissociation, phobias, sexual assault and abuse, sexual dysfunction, and issues related to first responders and veterans. Sessions are conducted in English.

Dr. Segedin approaches work by recognising that each person knows their own story. He looks for strengths people already have and builds on those strengths to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He encourages practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract labels.

In sessions he listens to the current problem, helps break it into manageable parts, and supports development of coping strategies that fit the person’s life. He focuses on concrete changes people can try between meetings and reviews how those changes are working.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and relationship strain. Treatment plans aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with regular check-ins on progress. The emphasis is on what helps now and what can be adjusted.

People considering work with him should know the practice is grounded in long experience and a practical style. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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How therapeutic approaches are used in remote sessions

Dr. Segedin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address core problems. For trauma and abuse he focuses on stabilizing symptoms and developing skills to manage distress, helping people reduce overwhelming reactions and improve daily functioning. For anxiety and stress he uses structured, practical strategies to identify triggers, test unhelpful thoughts, and try behavioral changes that lower distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and life situation. The choice of techniques is reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try therapeutic techniques in the context of their everyday routines and report back on what worked, which supports rapid adjustments to the plan.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

DissociationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobiasSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

50+ years

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include dissociation, phobias, sexual assault and sexual dysfunction, first responder and veteran issues, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that builds on each person’s existing strengths. Sessions focus on manageable steps and tracking what helps between meetings.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 50 years of professional work experience.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LPC licensed in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dr. Francis Segedin

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