Mary Frances Hudson, LCSW
California · 35 years in practice
Mary Frances Hudson is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 14794 · expires October 2027
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34007926A · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1003945759 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Mary
Mary Frances Hudson is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. She believes clients know their own stories and brings a steady, respectful presence to each session.
In session she listens closely and helps people notice patterns in feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
She uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide conversations and practice new skills. Sessions emphasize real-world strategies for coping, emotional awareness, and clearer communication. Mary Frances supports people dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, and family problems.
She also works with those facing substance issues, sexual assault and abuse, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns. Her background includes long-term clinical work in Indiana and a range of settings that refined her practical approach. She keeps language plain and focuses on small, achievable steps.
That might include short behavioral experiments, tracking thoughts and feelings, or practicing calm-down skills between sessions. The aim is to build on strengths and reduce what gets in the way of day-to-day functioning. People who prefer a collaborative, respectful style will find her approach straightforward and steady.
She supports goals people set for themselves and adapts methods to match each person’s needs and life situation.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care and emotional work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift the emotional patterns that keep them stuck. It focuses on naming core feelings and creating new ways to respond so relationships with self and others feel safer. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, and then to take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through clear exercises and practice.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to understand a person’s goals and preferred ways of working. Together they try methods, adjust direction, and pick tools that fit the client’s life and needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls are useful for full-session conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a commute or a quick check-in when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options help people get consistent support around work, caregiving, and daily life routines.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and plainspoken. She listens closely, helps people notice patterns, and focuses on small, practical steps to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience delivering clinical care in a variety of settings in Indiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Indiana and California as CA LCSW and IN LCSW. Her practice is based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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