Lisa HutchinsonLCSW, CSW

Lisa Hutchinson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She uses a warm, interactive style to talk through parenting challenges, career stress, addiction concerns, and pregnancy and childbirth–related issues. Lisa speaks English and Spanish and practices in Utah as an LCSW and CSW with six years of experience.

Her sessions focus on practical steps that fit everyday life. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused techniques. Conversations center on what the person wants to change and concrete ways to move forward.

Lisa has experience supporting people facing fertility concerns, caregiver stress, and complicated grief. She has also worked with adults who have struggled with substance use and with people managing chronic health challenges. That background informs a flexible, strengths-based approach to treatment.

Therapy with Lisa is collaborative. She helps people set short-term goals and checks progress along the way. Sessions often include skill practice, reframing unhelpful thinking, and planning small steps to test new behaviors.

Clients can expect straightforward talk and respectful, compassionate care. Lisa emphasizes self-compassion and practical problem solving as tools for getting through hard times. She aims to help people feel more capable and more connected to their priorities.

How these approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts your experience first by focusing on what matters to you and listening without judgment. This approach helps people who need a safe space to talk through life changes, parenting stress, or fertility and pregnancy concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when you want concrete tools to practice between visits.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation one step at a time. It is often helpful for addiction concerns and when making health-related behavior changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or adapt methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. That means plans can shift as progress is made or new priorities appear.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people stay consistent with appointments while balancing medical visits, childcare, or work obligations.