Aaron Hatcher
Hello my name is Aaron Hatcher and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from California State University, Long Beach with my Bachelor’s degree and graduated from California State University, Fullerton with my Master’s Degree in Counseling. I offer virtual visits for clients in the state of California. I offer individual therapy for young adult and adult clients.
My passion is to develop tools to enrich my life as well as those of my clients, I hope to enrich my life and those of others with personal growth, self-expression, and satisfying relationships.
I enjoy spending time with friends and family, writing, music, the outdoors, and exercise. My passion is to develop tools to enrich my life as well as those of my clients, I hope to enrich my life and those of others with personal growth, self-expression, and satisfying relationships.
First session
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We'll explore what you've been experiencing, what's been weighing on you, and what you're hoping to gain from our work together. I also want to understand what kind of support you're looking for and what has or hasn't been helpful in the past. There's no expectation that you share everything right away or have a clear understanding of what you need. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My goal is to begin building a relationship where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we'll start identifying what feels most important to address while remaining open to exploring the deeper patterns and experiences that may emerge as our work progresses.
Strengths
My strength lies in my ability to develop genuine connections with clientele through empathy and therapeutic technique. I utilize an integrative approach in my therapy practice, believing that each individual comes from a unique perspective, thus requires an individualized approach in our therapy sessions.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who wants to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes in their life but may feel stuck or unsure where to begin. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult past experiences, or patterns in their relationships that continue to impact their well-being. I enjoy working with individuals who are open to exploring not only the challenges they're currently facing but also the deeper experiences and patterns that may be contributing to them. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Rather than simply offering advice or solutions, I want to walk alongside my clients as we work toward greater understanding, growth, and lasting change. You don't need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to explore what might be keeping you stuck.
Origin story
Therapy was part of my life before it was ever a career I considered. Growing up around complicated family dynamics made me curious about why people repeat certain patterns, why connection can be difficult, and what helps us change. My own experience in therapy gave me language for things I had felt but not fully understood, and that experience is what first made becoming a therapist feel personal and meaningful to me.
Ongoing work together
As we get to know each other, our work will evolve as I develop a deeper understanding of your experiences, needs, and the kind of support that works best for you. Together, we'll explore the underlying patterns and experiences contributing to your challenges while developing tools and strategies to navigate what's happening in your life today. Often, understanding the roots of our struggles can be just as impactful as learning new coping skills. I meet you where you are in each session, whether that means working through an immediate concern, exploring something deeper, developing practical tools, or simply having space to be heard. Throughout this process, we'll keep your long-term goals in mind. Progress may look like greater self-awareness, recognizing and changing old patterns, responding differently to difficult situations, or feeling more confident navigating life's challenges. Sometimes the most meaningful changes are subtle, and we'll work together to recognize them along the way.
Treatment methods
Humanistic
Humanistic treatment is the basis of the therapy I perform. This means, the client comes first and I respect and value their opinions and beliefs. Humanistic treatment informs my other methodologies, as needed, such as emotion-focused, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness based practices.
Location
Virtual sessions