About me

I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoy working with the teen population. I am passionate and motivated with a drive for excellence in helping teens deal with stress, anxiety, depression, bullying and handling conflict and how to have healthy relationships. I always ensure a safe and warm environment for teens and help them to create boundaries along with encouraging positive behaviors and healthy self-esteem.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

SC LPC 5631

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kotina Hutto. 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 Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Kotina for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kotina Hutto is a great therapist. For me to be insecure when it comes to talking to people, I can talk to Kotina at ease. I feel comfortable with her. She listens to me and gives me great advice and feedback. I’m very pleased with Ms Kotina Hutto as my therapist

Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She is real nice and she listens I really do enjoy our conversation

Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Kotina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She has been very understanding. I took to her right away.

Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Kotina makes me feel heard and validated. She helps me work through irrational thoughts and has taught me how to rearrange my thought process productively. I’ve only had two visits with her so I can’t wait to see the progress I make in the future.

Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Kotina was absolutely amazing. Someone to talk to about everything. She was perfect.

Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

My first two sessions has been great. I'm looking forward to many more

Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

So he is a great therapist relates to you identifies ways to balance one’s life.

Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

I felt our first session went really well. I felt like I was being actively listened to. At the end, I felt confident that I could work through some current challenges.

Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Kotina is someone who feels like a friend that provides a listening ear for you to vent and really get things off your chest. She's been a huge help and this is only my 2nd session with her so far.

Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Kotina definitely challenges me to do what I am afraid of and is incredibly supportive.

Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Kotina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I like that she willing to try and make time for me if I really need to talk to her

Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I just started but I swear I truly love it

Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I’ve only had one session so far and I didn’t even get through all of my concerns, but she is a good listener. I have faith that she will be able to help me tremendously.

Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kotina has been very helpful in our sessions so far. She listens and takes an interest in what’s going on in my life regardless of if it’s related to what’s going on in therapy or not. She’s very communicative and responsive to any needs that I may have that she can help with. I highly recommend her

Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Kotina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I like how personable and reassuring she is

Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd

Her warm demeanor and soothing spirit brings about a calmness amongst you.

Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Kotina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Kotina is wonderful, she’s calming and very relatable while providing great insight and strategy. I would recommend her to anyone in need.

Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

This is my first time in therapy and I felt comfortable and relieved in my first session. Ms. Hutto always shows compassion and helps me to understand myself and make good decisions.

Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Listens and offers thoughtful insight

Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

My therapist is very good at approaching therapy in a way that best fits me.

Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 4 months

She has consistently been exactly who my daughter has needed to help her navigate the things she feels and experiences. I’m so thankful for her help in bringing the spark back to my daughter.

Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coaching, and adhd

Best counseling I have been through. She is super polite, listens well, and very comfortable to speak to.

Written on Jul 11, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 3 weeks

Kotina is very kind and compassionate. She listens well and gives such amazing advice. I really appreciate her relateability and communication. I highly recommend her for your next counseling session.

Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

She's very sweet and respects me. I'm very glad for it.

Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kotina is expert in her area and knows how to ask the right questions to get to the root of the problem. She is sympathetic and kind and after a few sessions I felt like I was talking with a friend! She helped me very much with what I was going through.

Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks

Kotina is extremely warm and easy to talk to. She’s the type of person who you just automatically feel comfortable with. She’s understanding, encouraging, and a great listener

Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Kotina was extremely helpful. She listened to my problems and was able to relate to some of the things I was struggling with. She offered thoughtful advice and made me feel listened to and heard.

Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is a really great listener!

Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Kotina for 3 weeks

Lori a is an awesome counselor. She made me feel comfortable and shared a lot of insight to help me with my issue. I highly recommend Kotina to anyone who needs a counselor that in tune with the heart and mind of God.

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