About me

I am a licensed mental health clinician in the state of Washington with over 8 year of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Over this time I have worked with a wide variety of issues including behavior problems, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, dissociation and psychosis however, my area of specialty include helping support individuals and families heal from acute and complex trauma as well as sexual behavior problems. I am trained and certified in a wide variety of counseling methods in order to use the method that is sure to best give you success towards meeting your goals. Some of these modalities include EMDR, CBT, CETA and more.
I am a supportive yet directive in my counseling style as I know evidence shows a balance of a good therapeutic relationship and healthy reflection/challenging of beliefs will help support you to make real and lasting change in you life. You have already taken the first steps to go down the path of making improvements in your life towards positive mental health and I would be honored and privileged to be a part of your journey or health and healing.

Specialties

  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Parenting issues
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Family conflicts , Grief , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Adoption and foster care , BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture , Caregiver issues and stress , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Years of Experience: 8

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

WA LMHC LH60712912

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra Hutchison. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks

My son and I enjoyed meeting her waiting to get her schedule for this week from her and when she is available to meet with us again.

Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Elise is an amazing counselor with a breadth of knowledge and expertise that achieves results. I’m so thankful for the support and guidance she has provided me.

Work with me!