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Dr. Francis Segedin, LPC

Experienced LPC helping with anxiety and phobias

50 years in practice · based in South Carolina · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Francis

Dr. Francis Segedin helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, depression, and trauma. He also supports people dealing with dissociation, phobias, first responder and veteran issues, sexual assault, and sexual dysfunction.

Dr. Segedin is an LPC with five decades of experience in South Carolina. He writes plainly and listens carefully so people feel understood from the start.

He begins by asking what matters most to the person in front of him.

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Background and approach

He believes each person knows their story best and that strengths already exist to aid recovery. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Dr.

Segedin aims to make progress feel manageable and steady. Over 50 years of practice have shaped his straightforward approach. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns.

He will work at a pace that fits the client and revisit strategies until they feel useful. People often come when fear, stress, or past trauma interfere with daily life. Work in therapy may include learning coping skills, reducing avoidance, and improving communication in close relationships.

The goal is better day-to-day functioning and more confidence managing hard moments. Dr. Segedin offers sessions in English and conducts appointments online and by phone or text.

He encourages anyone considering help to take the first step and complete a brief matching questionnaire to find a good fit.

Approaches for anxiety, trauma, and phobias online

Dr. Segedin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce fear and manage stress. One common approach focuses on gradual exposure and coping skills to reduce avoidance and lower anxiety around phobias or social fears. This involves small, guided steps toward feared situations and practicing responses that feel manageable.

Another approach emphasizes trauma-focused strategies that help people process difficult memories and reduce their daily impact. Work often includes learning grounding and emotional regulation skills, and then using structured talks and exercises to loosen the hold of traumatic events on daily life.

Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to use and how fast to move.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls let visual cues guide the work, phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and practical for daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related concerns such as dissociation, phobias, first responder and veteran issues, sexual assault, and sexual dysfunction.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, practical style that focuses on clear goals and coping strategies. Sessions prioritize what the client says matters and build on existing strengths.
What is his professional background?
He has 50 years of professional work experience and has spent that time helping people with anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
50 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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