I see therapy as a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels honest and supportive. My work is grounded in curiosity, respect, and collaboration, with an emphasis on helping clients feel understood. I am deeply interested in how lived experience, identity, and nervous system responses shape the ways we cope, relate, and make meaning. My hope is to support you in developing insight and practical tools that foster self-trust, emotional flexibility, and a greater sense of agency in your life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, informed by relational, somatic, and mindfulness-based frameworks. With training in yoga and mind-body practices, I blend talk therapy with somatic awareness, honoring how our bodies hold stress and past experiences. I pay close attention to patterns in thoughts, emotions, relationships, and bodily responses, helping clients understand how past experiences may influence present-day challenges. Sessions often balance reflection with skill-building, supporting clients in developing emotional regulation, communication skills, and increased awareness of internal cues. Therapy is collaborative and adaptable, with goals shaped together and revisited as growth unfolds.
Education & Credentials
Shuwanda Hudson LCPC
- Female
- License # 180016205
- Licensed in Illinois
- Practicing Since 2021
Education: I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from North Park University. My education emphasizes evidence-based clinical work, ethical care, and ongoing professional development. I continue to deepen my training through continuing education.
Finances
Insurance
- Accepts Insurance
- I accept BCBS PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare/Optum/UMR, and Cigna insurance plans.
Shuwanda Hudson Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613 and Chicago, IL 60660
- Available Online for residents of Illinois
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth is available as well as in person sessions.
Augustyn Family Services offers psychotherapy for individuals, children, adolescents, parents, and couples seeking relational therapy. Sessions are paced intentionally and tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic models while remaining responsive to the realities of daily life. We work with clients navigating emotional overwhelm, relational stress, identity development, family dynamics, and major life changes. The focus is on creating a therapeutic relationship that feels steady, engaged, and adaptive as goals evolve over time.