Caterina (Cathe) Hutchison, LISW

Caterina (Cathe) Hutchison uses practical, structured methods to help people manage day-to-day problems. She draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break unhelpful thinking and build clearer coping steps. Cathe presents herself as calm and approachable and wants to make therapy straightforward and useful.

Cathe has 23 years of experience as a licensed independent social worker - LISW - in Ohio. Over that time she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family strain. She has also helped clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image concerns, and issues related to adoption or attachment.

In sessions she focuses on short, concrete goals. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then tries small experiments to test new ways of coping. She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify goals and encourage change, and solution-focused techniques to map practical next steps.

Her style aims to be direct but respectful. Sessions tend to be active and problem-solving oriented, with homework or short practice tasks between meetings. That can help people build momentum toward better daily routines and clearer communication.

Cathe offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients who want to meet with a licensed professional based in Ohio.

CBT and Practical Approaches Delivered Online

Cathe works with methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying what matters to you and building motivation to make gradual changes.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to choose or blend approaches based on your goals, preferences, and what seems helpful in early sessions. Decisions about pace, homework, and focus are made together so therapy matches your needs.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when needed. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a quicker check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, check-ins, or when writing helps you process thoughts. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or health constraints while keeping therapy focused on clear steps and progress.