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Eliza Sutton(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Rhode Island
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- Stress management-Mind-body connection- Life transitions-
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Professional statement

Eliza Sutton is an associate-licensed clinical mental health therapist based in Rhode Island. She specializes in working with individuals and couples to address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, and improving communication and connection in relationships. She enjoys working with adults of all ages.

Using a therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eliza works with clients to explore uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, develops tools and strategies to cope with them, and supports clients in cultivating a meaningful life that aligns with their values.

Eliza holds a Master's in Public Health from Hunter College, City University of New York, and a Master's in Science from Johnson and Wales University. For many years, she has practiced meditation in the Insight Tradition, and has just completed a Teacher's Training in Mindfulness Meditation.


Message to clients

I am passionate about providing a safe and affirming place where you can explore issues in your life that are important to you, find new strategies to cope with difficult life experiences, and work towards cultivating a life that is meaningful to you. I look forward to meeting with you!


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 2 years

Aqal Therapies, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, 2023 - Present

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Certificate, 2025
Johnson and Wales University, MS, 2024
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at Brown University, Certificate, 2021
Hunter College, City University of NY, MPH, 2000

Licensure

Rhode Island: MHC00286-A

Supervisor: Todd Schmenk(LMHC MHC00773)


Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • Optum
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts University Student Health Insurance
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$110 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$50 - $110
  • Couples sessions:$150 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

I believe that everyone should have access to therapy if they are seeking; I offer sliding scale rates for people who don't have insurance.


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