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Bernetta Moore Sutton

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Bernetta Moore Sutton, LPC, LCMHC

North Carolina

Licensed counselor - Anger and Anxiety

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
  • LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 14661; LPC, South Carolina / 10530
  • NPI1558920017
  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNorth Carolina

About

  • Client-centered approach
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Impulse management

About Bernetta

Bernetta Moore Sutton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. She practices in North Carolina and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, and major life changes.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and what small changes could reduce frequent overwhelm or sudden reactions. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a client-centered style to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that feed anger or anxiety, and to build alternatives that feel doable.

Her work addresses impulsivity, forgiveness, mood concerns, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and multicultural issues. She also supports people exploring life purpose and women's issues. Sessions commonly include examining thought patterns, practicing coping skills, and rehearsing responses for stressful situations.

Bernetta frames therapy as collaborative. She listens first and adjusts the conversational pace to each person. Over several sessions she helps people track changes, test new habits, and notice what works in daily life.

Practical steps are central. Clients leave sessions with clear ideas to try between meetings and ways to measure whether those steps reduce anger spikes, anxiety, or low mood. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. In practice this means the therapist reflects back what the person says, asks clarifying questions, and helps people arrive at their own solutions. It supports work on self-esteem, life purpose, and navigating cultural context.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking, testing those ideas, and trying new behaviors. CBT is practical for anger, panic, anxiety, and mood shifts because it offers concrete exercises to practice between meetings.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferred pace, and which techniques feel useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and exploration or structured CBT exercises based on the client's needs and preferences.

The profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt activities like thought records, breathing exercises, and role-play for remote sessions so clients can try new responses in everyday settings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She helps people who struggle with anger alongside stress, anxiety, impulsivity, grief, trauma, and depression.

What therapy style does she use for temper issues?

She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns and practice different responses to anger.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, anxiety, and behavior concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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