• Dena Hutton MA, LPC-S

    Compassionate, Effective Therapy

    for Anxiety, Burnout and Depression

    Helping high functioning adults uncover

    and heal the deeper patterns driving anxiety, stress, and relationship strain

    Services available to adults and couples in-person in Austin, and telehealth throughout Texas, Idaho

    and South Carolina

  • Hello! Glad You Are Here

    Change Is Possible—Even When It Feels Out of Reach

    You may be successful and capable in many areas of your life, yet still struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or patterns you can’t seem to change. You may understand why you do what you do—and still find yourself doing it.
    You don’t have to figure it out alone.
    Many of the ways we learned to cope earlier in life can continue shaping how we feel, relate, and respond long after they stop serving us. Therapy can help you understand and change these patterns, while developing a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
    My style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I offer results-oriented, trauma-informed therapy focused on meaningful change in both your personal and professional life.
    If you’re ready for things to feel different, let’s get started.
    My goal is to make this process feel comfortable, collaborative, and genuinely useful from the start.

  • About Me

    I aim to be the kind of therapist I would seek out myself—warm, genuine, and empathetic, while also willing to offer honest reflections and direct feedback. I help clients cut through the clutter to understand and change what’s driving disconnection or dissatisfaction in their lives.

    I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with a BS in Communications from The University of Texas at Austin and an MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I’ve been in private practice for more than 25 years.

    I’m not a native Austinite, but after three decades here, it’s definitely home. I have two grown children and an ever-rotating roster of foster pups.

  • Therapy Services

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    Individuals

    Using a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and solution-focused orientation, I partner with you to move past negative emotions, overcome difficult life changes, get unstuck, and heal.
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    Couples

    Couples can gain insight and awareness about stuck patterns. I guide you in taking risks to heal the underlying emotional wounds, creating possibilities for deeper intimacy.

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    Leaders, Executives & High Stress Roles

    Who supports you when everyone looks to you for answers? I specialize in working with high-performing leaders, offering a strategic, confidential space to think clearly, reflect deeply, and grow intentionally.

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    EMDR

    EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps you heal from painful memories, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and negative self-beliefs—all often rooted in past trauma.

  • Fees/Insurance

    50 minute individual or couple session – $200

    80 minute individual or couple session – $300

    I am happy to provide a free 15 minute new client consultation call

    I do not directly bill any insurance. Some insurance providers may reimburse a significant amount for out-of-network mental health benefits. I can provide a receipt (superbill) for your convenience. Please check with your individual plan for coverage benefits for out-of-network.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    What do you specialize in?

    • Trauma
    • Anxiety/Overwhelm
    • Self-Esteem/Inner Critic
    • Imposter syndrome
    • Depression
    • Relationship Distress
    • People Pleasing
    • Family of Origin dynamics
    • Life Transitions (Divorce, Empty Nest)
    • Grief/loss

    What forms of payment do you accept?

    All major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, and cash. I can provide a "superbill", which is the receipt required by insurance companies for you to file for any possible Out of Network Provider reimbursement.

    How often do I come to therapy?

    I will provide recommendations for a visit frequency that best fits your needs once we begin to work together. Most individuals come to therapy weekly or biweekly. The goal is to come more frequently in the beginning and attend less often as you begin to use the tools learned in sessions.

    How do I get started?

    Many people can feel overwhelmed with the idea of therapy and uncertain of how to begin. I help make the process easier by offering a free 15-minute consultation to determine if therapy together is a good fit and I will provide additional referrals if needed. A detailed intake appointment helps each person to realize their personal goals for growth and what they would like to gain from counseling. Fill out the contact form below or give me a call.

    What are your hours?

    I schedule appointments on various weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings to accommodate different needs. Appointments are available both in person and via telehealth.

  • Contact Me

    Questions? Feeling nervous about getting started?

    I get it. Let's just chat.

    If I'm not a fit, I will help guide you in the right direction.

    3355 Bee Cave Rd #104
    Austin, Texas 78746
    512-799-3591
    512-799-3591
    dena@denahutton.com

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