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A guide back to yourself.
I'm Tawanna Hudson, LCSW-S, and I help women heal from relational wounds, reclaim who they are, and build lives rooted in clarity and worth.
Why I do this work
So many of the women I sit with are strong, capable, and tired. They've learned to hold everything together for everyone else, and somewhere along the way they lost track of themselves.
My specialty is the work underneath that: relational wounds and the patterns we carry from them. I see therapy as a journey of self-development, and my role is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you grow.
I founded Beyond the Root Counseling & Consulting to offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, with a commitment to the underserved and underheard, especially women whose experiences have quietly shaped how they see themselves. Healing here addresses the whole person: body, mind, relationships, and spirit. We don't just treat symptoms. We go to the root.
Where I've walked
For more than 20 years, my social work has taken me through child protective services, hospital social work in the emergency room, trauma unit, and medical/surgical floor, supporting military families on base, clinical supervision, and private practice.
Across every setting, one thread has stayed the same: helping people find their footing in the middle of pain.
The four pillars of my work
Rooted healing
We look beneath the symptoms to past pain, trauma, and the patterns shaping your present, using approaches like EMDR and narrative therapy.
Empowerment through self-awareness
You'll come to understand your needs, boundaries, and values, so you can make intentional choices and reclaim your personal power.
Transformative relationships
We explore how you show up with partners, family, and friends, building healthier boundaries, clearer communication, and deeper connection.
Growth beyond therapy
More than coping skills. Together we create a plan so what you gain in session carries into your everyday life.
My approach is warm, direct, and evidence-based, drawing on EMDR, emotionally focused therapy, DBT, CBT, and grief work. If your faith matters to you, it's welcome in the room.
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S), Texas License #59095
- Master of Social Work, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Services, Brewton-Parker College
- Certified Grief Educator, certified through David Kessler
- More than 20 years in social work
- Clinical supervisor for social workers pursuing clinical licensure
- Verified on Psychology Today
- Author of UnMOTHERED, exploring the impact of growing up without the maternal relationship a daughter needed
Take the first step. It's just a conversation.
Request a free 20-minute consultation to talk about what's bringing you in and whether we're a good fit.