"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." -Audre Lorde-
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My name is Dr. Amber Sutton and I have over 10 years of professional experience as a social worker. I obtained my BSW from the University of Montevallo, my MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, and my Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Alabama. As a therapist, mother, feminist, and advocate, I bring authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion to my practice. I am incredibly passionate about offering support to individuals as they work toward their desired goals and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in self-determination and autonomy meaning that while I can help you to process and navigate experiences, you get to decide the next steps. I enjoy incorporating creative and artistic therapeutic approaches into my individual and group work such as writing, drawing, music, and movement. Therapy requires change that at times can be discomforting but I truly believe that transformation happens when we allow ourselves to lean into the process and do the work it takes to reclaim our stories, our boundaries, and ultimately our peace. My overall goal is to create a braver space where we can engage in a powerful and meaningful therapeutic process. I craft conversations that spark courage and clarity. I empower you to regain control by prioritizing your health and aligning with your authentic self. Are you ready?
Stay curious,
-Dr. S
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues
AL LICSW 4346C
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Saving my life by making me a healed person.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Amber for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
She’s phenomenal and I am grateful she and I were connected through this app
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She’s the best!! So grateful to have her, help & guidance . Truly thankful for Amber.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
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Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amber has been amazing in this journey and I am so happy I made this decision.
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Amber for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management