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Rachael Hudson

Rachael Hudson, LPC

Therapist · South Carolina · 10+ years of experience

Calm, practical counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
South Carolina
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (South Carolina)
LPC · No. 6159
NPI
1508105594

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  • Warm and interactive
  • Goal focused
  • Works with couples

About Rachael

Rachael Hudson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina. She meets people where they are and helps them work toward clearer goals. Her approach is warm and interactive and focuses on practical steps clients can take between sessions.

She regularly addresses anxiety, depression, and stress. She also helps with relationship and parenting concerns, substance use issues, grief, trauma, and problems with sleeping or anger. Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

In sessions she talks through what is happening now and what has already been tried. She looks at current and past patterns to understand how they shape present choices. From that starting point she and the client brainstorm ways to move forward and set small, measurable goals.

Rachael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she adapts her methods to suit each person. Her style combines empathy with active problem solving so sessions stay focused on progress. She checks plans and progress in every session to help maintain momentum.

She has worked in counseling for ten years and offers both individual and couples counseling. If specific types of addiction work are needed, she notes boundaries around sexual and pornography addictions and suggests seeking a counselor who specializes in those areas.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work

Rachael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems because it focuses on practical change. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past and current relationships shape emotional needs and patterns, which can help with intimacy and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as progress is reviewed. Clients and the therapist decide together what techniques to try and how to measure small steps forward.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by eliminating travel time and allowing check-ins during work breaks or quieter parts of the day. It also allows shorter or more frequent check-ins when that suits the plan. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and needs so sessions can be arranged in a practical way.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Rachael helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She also works on relationships, parenting, grief, trauma, addiction issues, and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what has been tried, and practical steps forward.

What is her professional background?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of counseling experience working with individuals and couples across a range of concerns.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is located in South Carolina and holds a South Carolina LPC credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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