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Joanne Hutt, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: anxiety, parenting issues, pain management, and more.

Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 284-2800

Joanne Hutt, PHD is a psychologist in Coventry, CT specializing in psychology.

Office Locations

1153 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238

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148 Eastern Boulevard Suite 306
Glastonbury, CT 06033

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Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 284-2800

(203) 679-3598

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Some issues Joanne Hutt, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2012 were diagnostic evaluation, mental health therapy and health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	37
health and behavior assessment	25
mental health therapy	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2013 were health and behavior assessment and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	118
mental health therapy	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2014 were mental health therapy and health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	61
mental health therapy	79

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2015 were mental health therapy and health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	46
mental health therapy	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	66
Diabetes	50
Dementia	30
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2016 were mental health therapy and health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	24
mental health therapy	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	56
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2017 were health and behavior assessment and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	41
mental health therapy	34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	42
Dementia	42
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT during 2018 were health and behavior assessment and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	43
mental health therapy	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	49
Dementia	34
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Hutt, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated as a psychologist in Coventry, CT were health and behavior assessment, mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	37
health and behavior assessment	51
mental health therapy	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Hutt, PHD From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joanne Hutt, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Education & Training

She has a state license in Connecticut.

Licensed In: Connecticut

Insurance Information

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Joanne Hutt, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Joanne Hutt, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

Aetna

Blue California

Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Joanne Hutt is a psychology specialist in Wallingford, CT, Glastonbury, CT, and Coventry, CT. Her clinical interests include behavioral medicine, depression, and coping with life changes. She accepts Blue California, Cigna, Aetna, and more.