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Andy (Katrina) Sutton (they/he/she/any), M.Ed., LCMHCA is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate providing therapy at Avance Psychiatry in Charlotte, North Carolina
Andy Sutton is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina. They hold a Master of Education in Counseling and Development from Winthrop University and a Bachelor degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where they also participated in a study abroad program.
Andy has gained valuable experience working in both community counseling clinics and private practice, collaborating closely with members of the LGBTQIA2S+, transgender, and non-binary communities.
They are particularly dedicated to supporting individuals navigating PTSD, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), trauma-related concerns, dissociation, LGBTQIA2S+/trans/non-binary issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Their counseling approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed practices, Inner Child Work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centered counseling, and strengths-based therapy. Andy’s eclectic style allows them to adapt their methods to the unique needs of each client, with a focus on helping individuals regulate their nervous system, embrace all parts of themselves, and become their own healer.
In their free time, Andy enjoys a wide range of hobbies, including playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and other role-playing games, cross-stitching, creating art, playing video games, watching anime, solving puzzles, and collecting miniatures, crystals, and gemstones. On weekends, you can often find them attending cultural events, exploring art markets and conventions, or enjoying Korean corn dogs.