Heather Hudson
Therapist focused on families and practical support
- Credentials
- LISW
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Heather
Heather Hudson is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 15 years of clinical experience. She started working directly with clients while earning degrees in psychology and social work. Heather has spent time providing therapy in multiple settings and has also worked as a school social worker while raising her family.
She focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger.
Background and approach
Heather also supports people managing trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She speaks English and practices in Ohio. Her style is direct and practical.
She listens first and helps people set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often include skills people can use between meetings to feel steadier at home and work. Heather uses a strengths-based, solution-focused framework.
She treats each person as the expert in their life and tailors work to fit each family or individual's needs. She also draws from research-backed practices to add concrete tools when they help. When parents bring children or teens, Heather aims to create a calm, supportive space where everyone feels heard.
She values steady collaboration with caregivers so strategies can be used at home. Her approach is warm and goal-oriented, designed for people who want practical steps and compassionate support.
Evidence-based tools and online sessions for families
Heather uses practical, research-backed approaches that parents and caregivers can use right away. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. It helps with mood, worry, and everyday coping. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to calm the body and reduce reactivity, which can be useful for anger, grief, and compassion fatigue.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Heather listens to your goals and preferences and will suggest techniques that fit your needs. Over a few sessions she and the family decide together what methods to keep, adapt, or set aside so work stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow flexible scheduling around school and work, quick check-ins when stress spikes, and ongoing support without extra travel. They make it easier for busy parents to use skills between sessions and to involve caregivers when helpful.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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