MEDICAL REVIEW: CHRIS HUDSON, LPC, LCDC

Chris Hudson is a dedicated mental health professional specializing in clinical counseling and addiction recovery. As the founder and executive director of Lucent Recovery and Wellness in Austin, Texas, Chris has been instrumental in creating a compassionate, individualized approach to outpatient mental healthcare since 2020. His leadership is particularly evident in the experiential components of Lucent’s programs, which integrate creative therapies to support holistic healing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Executive Director

Lucent Recovery and Wellness, Austin, Texas (2020 – Present)
Chris founded Lucent Recovery and Wellness to provide personalized outpatient mental health and addiction treatment. He oversees clinical programs and develops innovative therapeutic approaches that integrate experiential and creative therapies.

Board Member

Reklaimed, Austin, Texas
Chris serves on the board of this nonprofit organization, which supports individuals in recovery by fostering community, creative expression, and skill-building opportunities.

Chief Executive Officer / Clinical Leadership Roles

South Meadows Recovery, Inc.
Prior to Lucent, Chris held leadership roles at South Meadows Recovery, contributing to program development, clinical oversight, and organizational management.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, Texas (2021)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art – Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon (2004)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Licensed in Texas

  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) – Licensed in Texas