Melanie Sutton, LPC, AR | Psychotherapist

About Melanie Sutton

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Narrative Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Stress Management

Codependency

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Narrative

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Sutton

Melanie M.J. Sutton, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with more than a decade of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, grief, codependency, and major life transitions. She has worked across inpatient, outpatient, and social service settings, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the diverse challenges clients face. M.J. integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients explore the patterns that shape their lives and implement meaningful, sustainable change. Her therapeutic style is individualized, empathic, and deeply curious about the why behind human behavior. M.J. creates a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel encouraged to connect with their inner wisdom and lived experience. She believes that mindfulness is a powerful doorway into greater acceptance, presence, and joy, and she helps clients cultivate tools that support emotional clarity and resilience. M.J. enjoys working with adults from a wide range of identities and backgrounds, including trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating chronic stress or significant life shifts. Outside of her clinical work, she loves reading, spending time in nature, and enjoying meaningful moments with family and friends.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Mental Health Problem

Narrative Therapy

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1427333624

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What practice does Melanie Sutton work with?

Melanie Sutton works with Brightside Health.

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Melanie Sutton frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ Counseling, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Melanie Sutton on their profile.