- Stress and depression
- Social anxiety support
- Attachment and grief
About Hattie
Hattie McNutt is a California LMFT with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem concerns, including social anxiety and phobia.
She focuses on clear, practical conversation. Sessions look at current problems and patterns that keep the same issues coming back. Hattie helps people name painful feelings, notice how they affect behavior, and try small changes that can shift daily life.
Her work addresses attachment and abandonment concerns and the effects of discrimination or multicultural stress. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, body image worries, guilt, shame, and the fallout of separation or divorce. Panic attacks and communication breakdowns are handled with straightforward strategies and pacing.
Hattie draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She uses short exercises, reflective talk, and step-by-step plans so people can practice between meetings. The emphasis is on skill building rather than long explanations.
People who value practical steps and direct conversation often find this approach useful. Hattie asks about daily routines, relationships, and past hurts to form a simple plan. She uses the first session to set goals, then adjusts methods to what is working in follow-up meetings.
Therapeutic techniques and online work
Hattie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One approach centers on skills training and behavioral experiments to help people test new ways of acting in social situations and reduce panic or avoidance. This method can help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and situations that trigger strong physical reactions.Another approach emphasizes attachment-focused conversations that look at how early relationships shape current expectations and communication. These conversations aim to improve how people relate to partners, friends, and colleagues by clarifying patterns and practicing alternative responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hattie will review goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust how sessions proceed based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the therapist and client can decide what to keep or change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as options are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose times that match their schedule and keeps therapy practical for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and self-esteem problems, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on skills, small changes, and clear steps to address daily problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a therapist.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a California LMFT which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I see her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.