Meet Carrie Hatch
“Personal growth and healing can coexist without sacrificing our connections with others. By embracing the positive changes within ourselves, we can also foster stronger and more meaningful relationships with those around us.”
Hi! My name is Carrie (she/her), and I am a therapist, activist, scholar, and researcher with a passion for social justice. I hold a Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy and utilize feminist theory, critical race theory, and queer theory lenses in my research to promote empowerment and equity. I have been teaching graduate students in the mental health field at several universities since 2019, and my teaching philosophy centers around liberatory pedagogies.
My life’s journey has influenced my work as a therapist. Growing up in a conservative home in Las Vegas, Nevada, I was taught early on that conforming to others' expectations was the only way to find happiness. As a result, I have dedicated my adult life to deconstructing these narratives to define my identity and find happiness for myself. My experiences as a "wounded healer" have motivated me to help others do the same.
As a therapist, my work is trauma-informed, and I am committed to helping clients heal from past experiences. I am also an advocate for social justice, and I actively work to address the consequences of prescribed societal rules and norms. My commitment to social justice is evident in my research too, which explores the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and identity.
Outside of my work as a therapist and researcher, I am a wife and mother of two. My family enjoys art, Thai food, movies, and Friday at-home spa nights. Our family motto of "I love you no matter what, and there is nothing you can do to make me not love you" and "do what's right, no matter the consequence" reflects my values of love, acceptance, and integrity.
Training, professional memberships, and certifications
Dr. Carrie Hatch is a dedicated therapist with extensive professional trainings and memberships that reflect her commitment to providing high-quality care to her clients. She believes in the importance of transparency in building a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a safe, empathetic space for clients to heal and grow. Dr. Hatch is a member of several prestigious national organizations, including The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), The LGBT-Affirmative Therapists Guild of Greater Kansas City, and National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).
Dr. Hatch has trained extensively in evidence-based approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Therapy, trainings in the expressive arts, and is currently training to be a certified sex therapist and sexual educator. Her clinical focus is social justice, trauma, PTSD, sex therapy, mood-related disorders, couples therapy, and gender-affirming care. Whether you're seeking support for past trauma, identity, or looking to improve communication with a partner, Dr. Hatch can help you achieve greater resilience and well-being through her extensive professional training, as evidenced by her professional memberships.
Dr. Hatch also has several certifications and trainings that can be viewed on her CV, which can be accessed here.
