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Hello there. I’m Chris Hutcheson!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Gentle Beacon, LLC.

I’m probably best described as the Luna Lovegood of the talk therapy space.

I’ve designed treatment plans for over a thousand individuals with a current cumulative value of $8,000,000 to date.

I’ve had contracts with multiple Fortune 500 companies, local not for profits, and a large local research university.

I currently offer talk therapy services designed to minimize your time spent in talk therapy. I also offer a free mental health program available here.


Street Cred


He’s the best therapist I’ve had, and I’ve been in therapy since I was 6.
— 5 Star Google Review
Our little family is so happy (and tired, but mostly happy) and I feel like that happiness is, in no small part, thanks to you and the work I did in therapy with you. I had so much anxiety...I was going through, and being able to talk about it and develop skills to deal with it helped so much. These things have been so crucial in helping me get through the really tough moments and I’m forever grateful to you for giving me those tools. Thank you so much for your help, it was such a pleasure to work with you.
— Past Client
Chris is a great, kind and understanding therapist who tailors your therapy to best suite your needs and adjusts your plan as necessary.
— 5 Star Google Review
...you have been the absolute BEST therapist I’ve ever had, and I have had quite a few over the past 25 years. Seriously, you make such a positive difference in my outlook on life and have helped me immeasurably and I genuinely appreciate you.
— Client Review, March 2023
Chris is excellent at making someone feel welcomed into his practice! He is very soft spoken and personable. He works diligently to create a trusting, professional relationship. He also ensures that you have a say in how your care should go, so that you get the most out of your time. I highly recommend making an appointment with him if you are going through any mental health issues that are keeping you down.
— Facebook Review
Chris has been a great help to me. He’s helped me put several things in perspective concerning family and relationships. He’s an excellent communicator & listener . He causes me to reconsider some of my choices.
— 5 Star Bark Review
Chris is an excellent employee who produces a high quality of work. This is evident by the care he gets to his clients…
— Performance Review, October 2014
Chris can zero in on the cause of problems and offer creative skills. Displays strong analytical skills…
— Performance Review, June 2014
[Chris Hutcheson] offers ideas to solve problems based on good information and sound judgment.
— Performance Review, October 2014
[Chris] acts as a resource person upon whom others rely for assistance.
— Performance Review, February 2018
[Chris] delivers high quality work product... Chris is a fine researcher and academic... his intellectual approach is very helpful for his professional peers in our department.
— Performance Review, February 2018
I view Chris as setting a higher bar in the type of leadership [our management] can provide within our organization.
— Dr. Mary Jane Mungovan Award Nomination, October 2012
Thank you for taking time out to speak to my kiddos! Wow, you did an amazing job!
— Thank You Card from Speaking Engagement
[H]eard positive feedback from your interactions. [T]hank you for loving them
— Feedback on Contracted Work
I want to thank everyone for coming last week, and I want to especially thank Chris for enlightening us and making us laugh a little.
— Public Speaking Engagement Feedback
Chris truly cares about you reaching your goals. He has educated himself to be able to guide/coach in different ways.
— 5 Star Google Review
I attended the Brain Train session recently. Chris provided such great information on how I can introduce habits into my daily life that will improve my wellbeing! He is caring in his work. I would recommend!
— 5 Star Google Review
...If you’re looking for a seminar that offers both depth and practical value, this is the one to attend. It’s more than just a series of talks; it’s a transformative experience that provides you with the tools to enhance your well-being every day. Highly recommended!
— 5 Star Google Review
I attended Christopher Hutcheson’s Brain Train and it was a very useful experience! I not only learned many healthy coping skills for anxiety and depression symptoms, but also gained insight into how to prevent these symptoms in the future. I highly recommend!
— 5 Star Google Review