My Story: Helping Moms Find Their Next Chapter
About Dr. Katherine Hutchinson
Dr. Katherine Hutchinson, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience in private practice, helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges and transitions. After earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Duke University, Dr. Hutchinson dedicated her career to supporting clients through a holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based approach.
Throughout her career, Dr. Hutchinson has worked with hundreds of mothers across all stages of parenting, from pregnancy, through the early days of raising children, to the complexities of launching them into independence. Over time, she recognized a recurring gap: while there is abundant support for moms navigating early and middle parenting, many feel adrift when their children leave home. Women often ask, “What do I do now? What about my next chapter?”
As a mother of two young adults, ages 21 and 18, Dr. Hutchinson has personally experienced this shift. When her own children began their next chapters, she felt the emotional and practical transitions that come when the role of "mom" evolves. This journey inspired her to create Her Next Chapter- a program specifically designed to help other women navigate this life stage with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Dr. Hutchinson believes that this stage of life is not an ending but an opportunity—a chance for women to rediscover themselves, explore their passions, and create meaningful, intentional lives. Her work combines her professional expertise with her personal understanding of this transition, offering clients a unique blend of insight, tools, and support to thrive in their own “next chapter.”
Whether through individual coaching, group programs, or community resources, Dr. Hutchinson is committed to empowering women to embrace this new phase of life with courage, creativity, and confidence.
Common Questions & Answers
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Your Next Chapter is designed for women in midlife who are navigating a major life transition—whether that’s adjusting to a changing or empty nest, redefining their identity and purpose, or reclaiming time and energy for themselves. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure about what’s next, this program will help you gain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
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This 8-week, small-group coaching experience includes weekly 90-minute Zoom sessions, the guidance of Dr. Hutchinson with her extensive training and experience, a workbook with guided reflections and exercises, and access to a supportive community. The program focuses on understanding the midlife transition, identifying your values, rediscovering what brings you joy and purpose, improving relationships, and making intentional choices that align with the life you want to create.
All of your tools and resources in one place via a downloadable workbook.
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Coaching does not address clinical symptoms, nor does it require a diagnosis. The transition from active parenting to the next chapter, while challenging and emotional, is a typical developmental stage that nearly all mothers will go through- not a disorder that needs to be treated.
Coaching is time limited, solution focused and results and goal oriented. You should complete this program feeling supported, prepared and excited to begin your next chapter of life.
Coaching does not focus on deep processing of oat history, past trauma or family of origin issues. It is present and future oriented.
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The full cost of the 8-week group program is $1,400 ($175 per session). Individual coaching is available as well, at a cost of $400 per session. A payment plan is available, allowing you to pay in installments. If you’re interested in discussing payment options, feel free to reach out.
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Not at all. Your Next Chapter is designed for women who are ready to step into a more intentional, values-aligned life—whether you’re feeling stuck and overwhelmed or simply seeking clarity and direction for what’s next. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many participants are accomplished, capable women who have spent years focusing on others and are now ready to reclaim their time, energy, and purpose. This program helps you gain the insight, confidence, and tools to make the most of this next chapter, no matter where you're starting from.
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