Mary Frances Hudson

Compassionate, experienced guidance for life challenges

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Frances Hudson is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and the challenges of major life changes.

Background and approach

She frames therapy around each person's strengths and lived experience, meeting clients where they are and supporting gradual steps toward clearer coping and emotional balance. Her approach values the client's perspective and emphasizes collaboration in finding meaningful, practical strategies.

Hudson draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered techniques. This blend allows her to tailor interventions to concerns such as panic, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, substance-related problems, relationship and attachment issues, and end-of-life or caregiver stress.

Licensed in Indiana, she combines clinical skills with long experience to guide clients through recovery, adjustment, and coping without presuming a single path for everyone.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary Frances Hudson frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for coping. CBT focuses on patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and offers concrete strategies for change, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance of difficult emotions, helping people move toward a more meaningful life even when uncomfortable feelings remain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hudson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, integrating skills training, emotion-focused work, and values exploration so that treatment fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations and allow different ways to communicate depending on what feels most comfortable and useful for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Mary Frances Hudson works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, and also addresses related issues such as panic attacks, mood disorders, substance concerns, and relationship or attachment problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style centers on collaboration and respect for the client's expertise about their own life, combining practical coping strategies with attention to emotions and values to promote meaningful change.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life transition concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and holds the following license numbers: CA LCSW 14794 and IN LCSW 34007926A, with practice based in Indiana.

Can non-English speakers work with her?

Sessions are conducted in English; other languages are not listed as available.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

California, Indiana

Languages

English