Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Norwalk, OH

Hello. My name is Caterina Hutchison. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker and have been practicing in the social work field for 20 years. I have worked with many populations, including children, adults, and older adults who have been diagnosed with anxiety, phobias, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorders. I utilize several counseling techniques, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, SFBT, and Supportive therapies during treatments with my clients. I have always been dedicated to helping others and will continue down this path until the end of my career.

Individual counseling provides an opportunity for you to talk openly about your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, and those within the LGBTQ community. With children and some adolescents, differing modalities of therapy, including art and music, provide an additional outlet for those who cannot always verbalize thoughts and feelings. Family dynamics can often be challenging, whether you have a traditional or non-traditional family, and I can help. Together, we can work through your concerns.

I provide individual counseling using researched-based strategies to help clients meet their goals and thrive. I provide individual counseling for adults, adolescents, and children. Each approach is as unique as the client, but you may expect the use of techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered approaches, and existentialism. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is used to treat children and teens who have experienced a traumatic event.

Immediate help call today! My philosophy is a team approach in which the therapist and client are co- experts. With a relational worldview and client centered approach, my purpose is to serve others by assisting them with building lasting connections with themselves, family, their higher power and with their environments in which they currently live. What I love about my work is the ability to empower individuals and families to recognize their strengths and evoke what they already have within them to recognize their intrinsic value and create positive changes for their wellbeing.

I offer a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship where we can work together toward growth and healing of life stressors and emotional struggles. I work with a variety of issues beginning in childhood through major adult life transitions, and am experienced with and committed to helping others use resources and inner strengths to transform their lives and reach desired goals. (**Because I am often in sessions with clients until 9PM, the easiest way to reach me is through texting. You may also email or leave a voicemail, but these are often answered in a less timely fashion. Thank you.)

I am both inspired by and respectful of the time, courage and commitment it takes for you to engage in a therapeutic relationship, especially via telehealth. Utilizing a strength’s-based approach, I believe helping you to set realistic and achievable goals is pivotal to a successful outcome of self-sufficiency and self-care. Working from a place of compassion, flexibility and sensitivity, I also recognize and incorporate in treatment the importance of different life factors (e.g., family, cultural and environment) that heavily influence us socially and emotionally and our abilities to cope with challenges.

You and I will develop an excellent client-therapist relationship if we share these values: trust and openness, collaborative problem-solving, mindful thinking, active listening, and patience. I strive to create a space where you can be vulnerable and honest about the challenges affecting you. I promise to help you navigate them in a way that's empowering, respectful, thoughtful, and sensitive.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to helping people rediscover their inner strengths to work toward their goals. We all go through emotional struggles or challenging stressors that can be overwhelming. We can navigate these struggles together and develop new strategies to cope and thrive. I am honored to help people heal from traumatic events and reclaim their lives, emerging stronger than they ever imagined.

Is negative body image running your life? Maybe you’ve had disordered eating habits for months or years and now you’re wondering whether you could ever feel “normal” again. Maybe you’ve been through difficult life experiences in the past and your body continues to respond as if they're happening in the present.

I specialize in treating generalized anxiety, OCD, depression, complex trauma and PTSD, substance and alcohol use, couples & marital issues, grief, major life transitions, vocational/career discernment, and a variety of everyday and lifelong existential questions and realities we all face. Are you depressed and anxious about many things, with sleepless nights and moments of quiet desperation, helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness? Are you searching for answers to questions both known and unknown, looking to share with someone who can validate the reality of suffering in your life & help you find ways to navigate?

I enjoy working with clients who may be struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, emotional management, poor self-esteem, experiencing grief and loss; who are motivated and open to change and doing homework, and who desire to be a healthier version of themselves.

I am passionate about working with teens and young adults and assisting them in understanding the world and finding their path in life. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and enjoy supporting clients as they are. In my practice, I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I believe that building a supportive and trusting relationship is essential to providing therapy, and I enjoy collaborating with clients to help them meet their goals. I use a strengths-based approach and believe that all clients have the ability to succeed if given the right support.

Are you struggling to love yourself and your appearance? Have you been struggling with weight-related issues for years on end and are wanting to develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise? Is your goal to be able to wear the clothes you love and be around food feeling in control of yourself? I work with adults on various issues including anxiety, depression, weight-related concerns, self-esteem concerns, and addictions. I work with adults that are currently completing bariatric requirements or are post surgery.

My life experiences and education have contributed to my interactive CBT approach towards counseling. This approach is a combination of compassion, encouragement and reflective therapeutic focus towards growth and change. My therapy experience includes a successful career in telecommunications, changing careers to provide 15 years of therapeutic guidance in individual, group and family settings.