ABOUT SOLITUDE:

        My passion has always been to help people navigate life in all of its intricacies. In my experience as a therapist, I have witnessed a shift in our society and have observed that people seem more anxious, isolated, and lonely.  We need this to change. It is time for us to become honest with ourselves and therapy is the perfect tool.  Individuals who engage in the therapeutic relationship are taking a big step.  Opening up to a stranger and becoming vulnerable is challenging, but if you can push through the fear and doubt it can prove empowering.
     Hello, my name is Richard Hutchins.  I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist serving the Tri-Cities here in beautiful Northeast Tennessee. Besides being a LMFT, I am a clinical fellow with the AAMFT, a Master level Historian, and a member of the International Honor Society in Social Science. My goal of living and practicing in the Tri-city area is to provide therapeutic services to everyone who has a need. With more technology, therapist have more options to make therapy more convenient and accessible to the client. So, it doesn't matter if you live in Bristol, Kingsport, or Johnson City, therapy is available.
     As for my therapeutic approaches, Client-Centered and Solution Focused Brief Therapy are my favorite counseling perspectives. Both Person-Centered and Solution Focused therapies are a collaborative effort between client and therapist to encourage a dialogue in an introspective and interactive way. It is in this process empower the client take command of their thoughts and life.     
      Unpacking our issues and the many branches that connect them can be messy at first, but if one is willing to stay the course and make tough decisions, it can prove to be one of the best seasons in our life. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
                                                                   Sincerely,
                                                                   Rich