Lisa Hutchinson

LCSW, CSW

Utah

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, CSW

License

LCSW, Utah / 11903607-3501; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21936; LCSW, Colorado / CSW.00002053; LCSW, Oregon / L15632

NPI

1063700144

Experience

6 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Utah

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Warm and interactive
   • Goal focused
   • English and Spanish

   About Lisa

   Lisa Hutchinson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. She works with people who struggle with self-esteem, anger, career stress, and life transitions. Lisa brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy and speaks English and Spanish.

   She uses conversational, client-centered methods to guide change. Sessions focus on real problems and clear goals. Lisa often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused ideas to build small, manageable steps forward. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.

   Her background includes work with teens affected by substance use, behavioral health support for people with chronic pain, and helping couples navigate fertility and women’s health challenges. That experience informs a flexible approach that fits different life situations.

   Lisa describes her style as warm and interactive. She aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity, and avoids stigmatizing labels. In the room she listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people set achievable goals.

   Typical sessions involve talking through current struggles, trying out small experiments between meetings, and adjusting plans as needed. Lisa values collaboration and acknowledges the courage it takes to start therapy. She works to make the process straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.

2. How these approaches work in online sessions

   Lisa commonly blends motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral ideas in online work. Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and is useful for addictions, habit change, and motivation around health goals. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect, helping people feel heard while they sort out what matters most. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at thoughts and behaviors to build small, practical experiments that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s day-to-day life and adjust plans as progress is made.
   
   Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also makes regular work on skills and homework more practical, since notes and exercises can be reviewed between meetings. Licensed professionals work with clients to find a cadence and format that helps them stick with the plan.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessLife purposePregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does Lisa commonly address?

   Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting problems, grief, and career or life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, fertility and women’s health topics, and young adult issues.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She listens closely and works with each person to set practical, achievable goals.

   What relevant experience does she have?

   She has six years of clinical experience including work with teens facing substance use, behavioral health care for people with chronic pain, and support around fertility and women’s health concerns.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Utah. Licensing is listed as AZ LCSW and CO LCSW in her documentation.

   Which languages are supported in sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.

   How are fees and subscriptions handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your match and region.

   What steps do I take to begin therapy?

   To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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