Mary Frances Hudson, LCSW
Licensed in 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, trauma, and depression.
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
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About Mary
Mary Frances Hudson is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression. She treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps toward feeling better. Her style is steady and straightforward, offering calm support during difficult times.
Mary Frances listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. She uses clear, doable strategies rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build skills for day-to-day coping and for facing big losses or painful memories. Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including attachment and relationship struggles, caregiver stress, substance issues, and problems related to abuse or violence.
She also helps with panic attacks, mood disorders, and the complex feelings that come with serious illness and end-of-life care. Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thoughts, and emotion-focused techniques to process strong feelings. She tailors these methods to each person’s situation and pace.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and clear steps you can practice between meetings. The goal is to increase emotional safety, reduce overwhelm, and support steady change over time. Mary Frances practices in Indiana and conducts therapy in English.
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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behavior, which often helps with panic, mood problems, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Mary Frances will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and everyday life. She adapts pace and exercises to what feels doable, checking in regularly about what helps and what doesn’t.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still using the ACT and CBT tools discussed in sessions.
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Questions people ask
What issues does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Other focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, substance concerns, and problems from past abuse.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then offers practical tools and steps to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with emotional and behavioral concerns. That history includes helping people through grief, trauma, and mood challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, with ties to Indiana. The profile notes CA LCSW and IN LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is arranged through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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