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Online therapist

Diane Hudson

Compassionate family and relationship therapist

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Diane

Diane Hudson is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington with 20 years of experience. She focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues. Diane meets people where they are and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for hard conversations.

Her style is straightforward and client-centered. She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and works with clear goals. Diane emphasizes practical steps you can try between sessions to shift patterns and improve communication.

Background and approach

In sessions she listens carefully and helps people name what matters most to them. She offers guidance on communicating more clearly, repairing connection, and coping after loss or trauma. When intimacy or trust is affected, Diane helps clients explore next steps at a pace that feels safe.

Her work also addresses broader life questions like purpose and self-love. Diane supports people who want clearer priorities and healthier self-care habits. She partners with clients to build skills they can use day to day.

Therapy with Diane begins by understanding your situation and goals. From there she tailors the plan and adjusts it as progress unfolds. The focus is on practical change, steady support, and restoring more satisfying relationships and personal balance.

Approaches to relationship and family work online

Two evidence-based approaches Diane uses are practical communication work and trauma-informed care. Communication work focuses on clear, small changes in how people talk and listen to each other. It helps with recurring arguments, misunderstandings, and rebuilding connection. Trauma-informed care centers on safety and pacing while addressing the effects of abuse or overwhelming events, helping people regain emotional stability and better cope with reminders of loss or harm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane begins by listening to your priorities, signs of stress, and what you hope to change. Together you decide which techniques to try and adjust them as you make progress, so the plan fits your needs and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. These options make it easier to connect from home, during work breaks, or between errands. Many people find the flexibility helps maintain regular contact and keep steady momentum toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Diane address?
Diane works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with communication problems, life purpose, and building self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and practical. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and focuses on clear, usable steps to improve relationships and wellbeing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in Washington with license number WA LMFT LF00002141.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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