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Melissa Sutton

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Melissa Sutton, LPC

Alabama

LPC in Alabama - Anger and Stress support

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Alabama / LPC04482
  • NPI1730648270
  • Experience10 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationAlabama

About

  • Anger management
  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Melissa

Melissa Sutton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, and issues related to body image and postpartum mood changes.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens to how problems show up day to day, then helps people pick small practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Sessions often include noticing patterns, learning skills for strong emotions, and practicing new ways of responding when stress flares.

Melissa uses several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She blends these approaches to match what a person needs in the moment rather than sticking to one method.

People who work with her learn ways to interrupt spirals of anger or worry, set clearer boundaries, and stay more present in relationships. Treatment often covers problem-solving for daily triggers, managing impulsivity, and addressing underlying issues such as attachment wounds or grief.

Sessions are delivered in English and reflect a practical focus on skills and insight. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anger that leads to regret or relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral experiments, which can reduce anxiety, rumination, and reactive responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration shapes session focus and homework so the work feels relevant and doable.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are set by the therapist's practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports using in-the-moment tools during real-life triggers and practicing new skills between sessions. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to learn which session formats are offered and what will work best for your schedule and goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Alabama

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns will she help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, addiction, trauma, grief, body image, postpartum mood, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on listening, identifying patterns, and teaching skills to manage strong emotions and impulsivity.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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