About me

Relationships can be really hard sometimes.
Even when you love each other, you can still feel disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in the same arguments over and over.

I work with couples who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, and feel close again—but aren’t always sure how to get there.

You might be:

* Arguing more than you’d like
* Struggling to communicate without it turning into a fight
* Feeling unheard, unappreciated, or disconnected
* Trying to rebuild trust after something painful
* Or just feeling like something is “off” in the relationship

In our work together, I focus on helping both of you feel heard and understood—not judged or blamed. I don’t take sides. Instead, I help you slow things down, understand what’s really happening underneath the conflict, and learn how to respond to each other in a way that actually brings you closer instead of pushing you apart.

We’ll work on:

* Clear, effective communication
* Managing emotional reactions during conflict
* Rebuilding trust and safety
* Strengthening your connection and understanding

My style is supportive, direct, and practical. I’ll guide you, challenge you when needed, and give you tools you can actually use outside of session.

Whether you’re going through a rough patch or trying to rebuild something important, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AL LPC LPC04482

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Sutton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Jul 24, 2026 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

Melissa is honest and real. She listens and responds in the most sincere way that my husband and I not only are absolutely comfortable but also look forward to our sessions.

Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

She’s the best!

Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I have been to quite a few therapists (in person). I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this video/phone/messaging service, but Melissa makes me feel more heard and understood than any other therapist ever has. I feel like I can trust her and open up about things I have never shared with any other therapists.

Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Melissa is awesome! She really listens to our concerns and get us to look at situations from a different perspective. She’s never biased. I 100% recommend her expertise. Our communication has improved so much from meeting with her!

Work with me!