Karla Hutcherson, M.Ed, LPC-S, CPT

Karla is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and NASM-Certified Personal Trainer known for her commitment to the powerful connection between mental and physical well-being. Her work is grounded in the belief that true wellness begins when the mind and body are treated as a unified system.

With more than a decade of experience across private practice, schools, hospitals, and mediation and court settings, she has supported individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and everyday stress. Her approach is consistently empathetic, evidence-based, and centered on creating a safe space for healing and growth.

As the creator and host of The Mental Lift Podcast, she brings conversations about mental health, movement, emotional resilience, and neuroscience into the spotlight—offering listeners practical tools to strengthen their well-being from the inside out.

Whether guiding clients through therapeutic techniques, building integrated fitness plans, or delivering workshops and corporate wellness trainings, her mission is clear: to help people reconnect with their strength, purpose, and potential.

Her work is driven by one intention: to empower individuals to become the strongest versions of themselves—mentally, emotionally, and physically.