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Amber Hudson

Therapist(She, Her)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I help people slow down, steady themselves, and reconnect with who they are beneath the stress, the roles, and the expectations. If anxiety, burnout, or a major life transition has left you feeling exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected, you’re in the right place. My style is warm, collaborative, and practical — we’ll explore your emotional patterns with curiosity, build tools that genuinely fit your life, and work on calming intense emotions, setting clearer boundaries, and rebuilding trust in yourself and your relationships.

My approach to therapy

I blend Cognitive Behavioral and trauma‐focused approaches with humanistic, strength‐based, and visual tools so patterns become visible and change feels practical and steady. Many people come for relational stress, identity shifts, or work and lifestyle burnout and leave feeling more grounded and self‐trusting.

What you can expect from me

We’ll map the cycle behind unhelpful behaviors, identify the experiences that shaped them, and then create targeted coping strategies to manage symptoms of distress or trauma. I use mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation techniques to stabilize emotions and support lasting change.

Change can feel heavy and uncertain — you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a steady, compassionate space to explore what matters to you and to build practical steps forward. If you’d like to see if we’re a good fit, message me or request a brief 15‐minute consult and we’ll arrange a time. I look forward to connecting!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Illinois Institute of Technology
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English