Therapist profile
Mary Frances Hudson, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Stress and Trauma support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 14794; LCSW, Indiana / 34007926A
- NPI
- 1003945759
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
About
- Codependency concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
- Grief and loss
About Mary
Mary Frances Hudson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 35 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and life changes. Mary Frances centers the conversation on what matters to each person and treats clients as the experts on their own stories.
She listens for what is getting in the way of daily life and helps people name patterns that repeat in relationships and choices. That includes things like difficulty saying no, feeling overwhelmed by caregiving, or living with someone else's substance use or moods. She also addresses attachment concerns, codependency, and problems with communication.
Her approach combines practical methods and supportive listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take small, value-based steps.
Sessions tend to focus on specific, usable skills and on changing what people do day to day. Mary Frances helps people practice new responses and notice whether they work. She also works through grief, trauma impacts, and the fallout from addiction or domestic violence.
Over the years she has worked in settings that gave her broad experience with mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and end-of-life concerns. Her style is straightforward and paced to each person's needs. To begin, people select an online therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and pick small actions that match their values. Online sessions using ACT focus on choosing doable steps and practicing them between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking. In remote work this often means setting short practice tasks to try during the week and reviewing results together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for tolerating distress and regulating strong emotions; online sessions teach these skills and include practice of breathing, grounding, and problem-solving techniques.Finding which approach fits takes time and discussion. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first, and adjust based on what helps. That means the plan can change as needs and goals become clearer.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking since this profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to schedule around caregiving or work breaks. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical skills, watching what changes, and adjusting the plan over time.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California, Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and substance-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses listening plus skills-based methods to change day-to-day reactions and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and end-of-life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as CA LCSW and IN LCSW, practicing from Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options. The profile does not list formats, so verify which formats are offered first.
How does payment work and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.