Rachel Freeman Hudson, LCSW

Rachel Freeman Hudson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years’ experience in clinical, administrative, and leadership roles within behavioral health. 

Rachel earned her BSW from Western Connecticut State University in 2008 and her Masters Degree (MSW) from Fordham University in 2011 . She has clinical experience across the lifespan, having cared for pediatric patients in a group home for children, adult inpatient psychiatric units, as well as detox and residential facilities for adolescents and adults. Importantly, Rachel spent the majority of her career at a local non-profit psychiatric hospital, helping hundreds of individuals on their recovery journey from psychiatric and substance use issues.

Rachel specializes in working with individuals struggling with substance use and dual diagnosis disorders, including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Rachel approaches her clients from a strengths-based perspective and enjoys helping individuals return to a place of feeling fulfilled in their lives. Rachel pulls from several evidence-based modalities and has experience utilizing dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Taking a systems approach, Rachel partners with patients and families, working collaboratively with them to find meaning and get “unstuck” from negative thought patterns and behaviors.