Caterina (Cathe) Hutchison

Practical, collaborative therapy with cognitive strategies

LISW Ohio

Experience: 23 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Caterina

Caterina (Cathe) Hutchison brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy rooted in cognitive behavioral techniques.

Background and approach

With 23 years of practice as an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW), she helps people address common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem.

Her work also encompasses a broad range of related issues including abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric concerns, attachment and dependent personality issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, eating and body-image problems, communication difficulties, and experiences of domestic violence and emptiness.

Cathe emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and attentive listening, helping clients identify practical strategies and small steps toward change. She welcomes clients who are seeking structured, goal-oriented work and combines cognitive behavioral ideas with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when appropriate.

Cathe practices in Ohio and communicates in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.

Combining practical approaches with flexible online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviours through practical exercises and problem-solving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily difficulties. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own motivations for change and build commitment by using reflective listening and guided questions, which can be especially useful when someone feels unsure about taking steps forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques from CBT, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused work as needed. This conversation about goals and methods happens early and continues as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or those in different locations. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Ohio while accommodating international clients and varying daily demands, and they support ongoing work between sessions through direct messaging and brief check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, and low self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to set goals and develop practical coping skills.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 23 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and populations across the lifespan.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is an Ohio licensed independent social worker with license OH LISW I.1901662 and practices from Ohio.

In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English