- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Mary
Mary Frances Hudson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 35 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Mary Frances frames clients as experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths in sessions.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In practice she helps people name and work through strong emotions and recurring relationship patterns that affect day-to-day life.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps. Conversations explore feelings, coping strategies, and how old patterns show up in current situations. Techniques can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different behaviors, and practicing emotion-focused exercises that clarify needs.
Mary Frances attends to grief and loss, trauma recovery, and mood concerns with steady, experience-based guidance. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, and issues related to substance use and sexual assault when they appear in someone’s life.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She helps people set clear goals and checks progress along the way. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name hard-to-reach emotions and see how those feelings shape interactions and personal patterns. It is often used when strong emotions and attachment concerns are central to what someone wants to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and living through life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary Frances will discuss clients' needs, goals, and preferences and decide collaboratively which combination of EFT, ACT, or other methods fits best for each person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it simpler to continue work during life changes or when coordinating appointments around caregiving or work commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and strength-based, focusing on emotions, patterns, and practical steps to change moment-to-moment behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience as a social worker.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with CA LCSW and IN LCSW credentials and practices from Indiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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