Empowering You
Deborah Hudson, Resident in Counseling, MT-BC
Deborah is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia and a Board-Certified Music Therapist who brings a creative and compassionate approach to her work with individuals. She is passionate about supporting clients who identify as queer and/or neurodivergent, creating a space of affirmation and understanding. Deborah integrates traditional talk therapy with music therapy techniques, providing a unique and engaging therapeutic experience. She provides in person session in Lynchburg, VA, or across Virginia via telehealth.
Clinical Services
Individual Therapy
Deborah provides individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults, specializing in working with clients who identify as queer and/or neurodivergent. She creates a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their identities, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate self-acceptance.
See more about Individual Therapy HERE
Music Therapy
Deborah incorporates music therapy into her sessions, using music-based interventions to address various therapeutic goals, including emotional expression, communication enhancement, and stress reduction. Music therapy can be especially helpful for clients who find traditional talk therapy challenging or who benefit from creative expression.
Deborah is certified to provide music therapy in all states.
Learn more about music therapy HERE
Letters & Documentation
Deborah assists clients in navigating documentation needs with professional letter writing, offering support for ESA letters, gender-affirming care, and other advocacy letters, based on thorough assessments.
Learn more about Letters & Documentation HERE
Narrative Therapy
Deborah employs Narrative Therapy techniques to help clients re-author their life stories and separate themselves from limiting beliefs. This approach focuses on identifying and challenging negative narratives, empowering clients to create new and more empowering stories about themselves and their experiences.
Neuro-Affirming DBT
Deborah utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors. DBT is often helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, Autism and interpersonal challenges,
The More You Know
Deborah Hudson, MA, Resident-in-Counseling, Music Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Coleman, LPC-S