Donna Hutcheson

Donna Hutcheson accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Prime Health, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Donna Hutcheson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Donna is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Donna’s California license number is 112819, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Donna Hutcheson has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Donna’s education and training include MA - Psychology, California Southern University.

Donna Hutcheson specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Donna spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Donna is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Donna Hutcheson draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Donna’s style is action-oriented, calming, empowering, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Donna’s words: “I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills.”

Donna Hutcheson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Donna identifies as White.

Donna Hutcheson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Donna is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Donna Hutcheson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Donna will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Donna’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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