Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Rachael Hudson

Rachael Hudson

LPC

Therapist · South Carolina · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

Continue with Rachael

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.

  • Warm interactive style
  • Practical behavior tools
  • Couples and individual

About Rachael

Rachael Hudson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges. Her approach is warm and interactive, aimed at practical steps clients can use right away.

With ten years of experience, she has supported people facing addiction, career challenges, grief, trauma, and intimacy concerns. She offers both individual and couples counseling and listens for what has already been tried before suggesting next steps. Rachael uses clear, straightforward language so clients can follow progress each session.

Her sessions often combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools with client-centered listening and attachment-informed perspective. That mix helps identify patterns from the past that affect today's reactions and relationships. She adjusts methods to match each person’s needs rather than sticking to a single plan.

Rachael focuses on building concrete plans and tracking progress toward goals. She invites clients to examine current habits and to try small, manageable changes. Sessions include brainstorming practical strategies and measuring what helps over time.

People who choose her work with someone who prioritizes collaboration and real-world solutions. The aim is to join clients where they are and create steps that lead toward calmer responses, clearer communication, and stronger coping skills.

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

How her approaches translate to online work

Rachael often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or poor sleep. Attachment-Based approaches look at past relationship patterns to help people change how they respond in current relationships and feel more secure.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. It can also let conversations focus on skill practice, short check-ins, or deeper work depending on what feels useful for the client.

At a glance

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

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, trauma, and related challenges listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, empathetic, and interactive. She discusses what has been tried, brainstorms options, and focuses on practical plans each session.

What experience does she bring?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and offers both individual and couples counseling.

What credentials and region apply?

Rachael holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
Rachael HudsonContinue with Rachael