Ava Hutchinson Therapy Page

07/10/2026

Get to know more about our providers:
This is Ava! She is one of our therapists who utilizes a client-led narrative approach. She is passionate about working with humans from ethnic and diverse backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+. She currently offers therapy services to individuals and couples.
If you want to learn more about Ava or contact her for her availability, you can utilize this link: https://www.insighttherapygroup.com/ava-hutchinson
If you want to schedule with Ava, call (319) 382-8660 today!

05/08/2026

05/03/2026

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/
This article stood out to me today. The article discusses how trauma might show up for different people. It discusses somatic, emotional regulation, and even physical ways trauma could impact you. Trauma is a subjective experience, and each individual is going to experience differing levels of trauma differently.

Trauma-informed care (TIC) involves a broad understanding of traumatic stress reactions and common responses to trauma. Providers need to understand how trauma can affect treatment presentation, engagement, and the outcome of behavioral health services. This chapter examines common experiences survi...

04/28/2026

I want to know what you are all reading.

I am sharing my most recent academic read. "The classic guide to love, s*x, and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy has been fully updated to reflect today’s modern attitudes and the latest information on nontraditional relationships."
“One of the most useful relationship books you could ever read, no matter what your lifestyle choices. It’s chock-full of great information about communication, jealousy, asking for what you want, and maintaining a relationship with integrity.”—Annie Sprinkle, PhD, s*xologist and author of Dr. Sprinkle’s Spectacular S*x

04/27/2026

Happy Mindful Monday!

This week, try listening to a new song and appreciate all of it's elements. Stay present and enjoy.

What song did you listen to? What did you notice?

Today I listened to "Lighthouse" by Noah Kahan. I noticed the lyrics intentionally, feeling moved by the story Noah Kahan shares. I stay curious about the humming at the end and if he knows it sounds like sirens calling. I stay curious about why he chose the tempo and instruments, paying close attention how spa-like it sounds.

04/26/2026

Happy Study Sunday!

A study published by journal JAMA Network Open illustrated how reducing social media use impacts mental health symptoms. 295 18-24 year olds reduced social media use for one week to about 30 minutes a day. Results showed that depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms reduced.

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last.

04/20/2026

Happy Mindful Monday!!

Every Monday I will share one way that you can practice mindfulness. Mindfulness practices are full of benefits. For example, it can decrease symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout.

As the weather starts to warm up, I thought a mindful walk might be a good way to start the week! Pick your favorite place to walk outside and be present. Pay attention to the sound of your feet, the sights of your surroundings, the feel of the ground or the breeze, and the smell of the air around you.

Comment your favorite mindfulness practice below.

04/19/2026

Study Sunday!

I am creating "Study Sunday" where I will share an article or research study providing information related to mental health. This Sunday, I found a study inspired by s*xual assault awareness month. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12081761/

In summary, a 2025 study uses 288,066 SA cases. The study results highlight the problematic attrition in the U.S. Justice System when it comes to SA cases. Of the 288,066 sample, an average of 89% of these cases were deemed as having enough evidence to move into further investigation. From there, only an average of 27% resulted in arrests, an average of 31% resulted in referral, an average of 19.5% resulted in charging, and an average of 8.28% result in conviction (meaning a strong guilty declaration by the court). These are an IMPROVEMENT following movements like and can continue to grow through awareness, movement, and action.

If you are someone you know has been a victim of SA:
Local:
Call Cedar Rapids Police Department at 888-742-8463 or visit https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_g_-_v/police/victim_witness_resources.php #:~:text=By%20telephone%2C%20victims%20can%20always,s*x%20offender%20registrant%20information%20online.
Call or visit Waypoint at (319) 365-1458 or 24/7 Crisis Line (319) 363-2093
https://www.waypointservices.org/what-we-do/survivors-program
National:
Call RAINN at 800-656-HOPE or text 64673 https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/
Visit National S*xual Violence Resource Center at https://www.nsvrc.org/

04/16/2026

Welcome! My name is Ava. I will be using this page to primarily promote mental health awareness. I would also like to have fun making therapeutic content and create a safe and supportive community space.