Monet Sutch

student intern

pronouns: they/them

**Not accepting new clients**

“Splendid isolation is for planets, not people.” -Sue Johnson

~ Monet's identities: White & Indigenous (Lenape), Queer, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Artist/Musician, Former-LDS

~ Modalities:

Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Existential-Humanist Approach

~ Ages: 14+ Adolescents, & Adults

~ Areas of Focus:

Relationship Therapy (couples & poly/CNM systems, families, siblings)
Attachment & Family of Origin Issues
Intergenerational & Relational Trauma
cPTSD
Neurodivergence & Mixed Neuro-type Relationships
Grief & Loss
Identity Exploration (LGBTQIA2S+, race and/or ethnicity, autonomy, values, and self-expression)
Adverse Religious Experiences (AREs)
Spirituality/Spiritual Agency
Life Transitions (career, pregnancy, parenthood, adjustment to diagnoses, end of life, etc.)
Self Esteem
Body Image
LGBTQIA2S+ & Non-Binary Affirming
Body Liberation Affirming
Neurodivergent Affirming
Kink & Non-Monogamy Affirming

~ Supervised by Zayn Dilito, LMFT

~ Meets with clients virtually in Oregon, Washington, & Montana

~ Offers in-person in SW Portland Office

Our lives are built in relationships–to ourselves, to others, and to the world. We all need to feel connected, seen, and safe; to trust that when we reach out, someone will reach back. Yet these very relationships, when marred by distress and trauma, can leave us feeling isolated, unwanted, misunderstood, and rejected– as if there is nowhere we belong. As devastating and all-consuming as these experiences may feel:

You do belong. You don’t have to carry it all alone. A connected, vibrant, and fulfilling life is possible.

In therapy, we’ll work collaboratively toward desired change; creating pathways that allow you to “return home to yourself”. This means learning to step out of frozen or reactive states, practicing vulnerability in a safe, supportive environment, and exploring what authentic empowerment looks like; both for yourself and in relationships with others. I’ll walk beside you on this journey of growth with compassion, curiosity, and attunement—cheering you on while respecting that you are the expert on your own life.

My approach is warm, creative, holistic, and gently directive, drawing primarily from attachment-based, systemic, somatic, and experiential models of therapy, and trauma-informed neuroscience. I also integrate strengths and perspectives from my lived experience as an artist, advocate, and trauma survivor. My life has taught me what it takes to move beyond survival and how much courage that takes– and I believe in your ability to get there too. Reach out, and I will reach back. Let’s do this!

Tony Bambino, Co-Therapist

Tony is an 8 y/o disabled, long-haired chihuahua mix, and certified angel baby. Rescued from the borderlands of Texas, this lil cinnamon boy absolutely hates the cold and lives for cozy snuggle time. He loves people, and will occasionally announce his presence as co-therapist through little borks.

Sula LaGuin, Co-Therapist

Sula is a 6 y/o sassy, savannah kitty. She is equal parts sweet lil baby/pure menace, and can occasionally be seen doing co-therapy through cuddling, yowling, stepping on the keyboard, sitting on the keyboard, more yowling, and/or demanding to be held like a baby. She’s a gorgeous girl who loves camera time, but like any star, she needs her alone time in equal measure. She’d love to meet you!– then go do her own thing.

Gary Newbird, Co-Therapist

Gary is a 6 y/o disabled cockatiel who, despite being the size of a gyoza, is the undisputed alpha pet of the family. He loves preening, eating, and pining after his one and only true love: my partner. He’s not a very big fan of therapy, as he prefers to stay atop his bird castle surveilling the other animals and gazing longingly out the window for his true loves return.

Availability, Location, Fees, Insurance

~Availability:

Accepting new clients for individual and relational therapy for May 2026

~Location:

Online for Washington + Oregon + Montana clients
In person availability at our SW Portland, OR office

~Fees:

Please check the Fees + Insurance tab for current out-of-pocket service fees

~Insurance:

Please check the Fees + Insurance tab to stay up-to-date with plans Monet is currently in-network with

Education, Supervision, Credentials

~Education

In Progress: Master’s Degree in Marriage, Couples, Family Therapy - Lewis & Clark College Graduate School
- Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2027
Bachelor's of Arts & Letters: Ethnomusicology & Creative Writing - Portland State University, 2022
Associates in Science - Portland Community College, 2019

~ Additional Trainings:

Working Systemically with Mixed Orientation Relationships - Alex Iantaffi
Neurodiverse Relationships: Using IFS to Support Mixed Neurotype Partnerships - Regina Wei
Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy - Michael Fitzgerald
The Pedagogy of Neurodecolonization: Liberations of the Mind in the Age of Reclamation - Dr. Michael Yellow Bird
Decolonial Perspectives on Therapy: Acknowledging Harmful History and Moving Toward Anti-Racist and Culturally Affirming Processes - Valerie Yeo, Psy.D
An Introduction to Supporting Survivors of Religious Trauma Utilizing Creative Interventions - Kerrie L. Leitch
Working with Muslim Clients: Spirituality and Religious Competencies for Clinicians - Dr. Anisah Bagasra
“I Can’t Go On/I’ll Go On”: Resilience for Healers in Times of Crisis - Dr. Sheila Addison
Within and Without Introduction Training (10 hr): End of Life Through Art and Atmosphere - Dr. Jessica Thomas

~ Professional Memberships

American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT) - since 2024
Spirituality in Clinical Practice Board Member (AAMFT) - since 2025
American Family Therapy Academy - since 2025

~ Supervision

Monet Sutch is currently under weekly individual supervision with Zayn Dilitto, LMFT

~ Credentials

Student Intern through Lewis & Clark Graduate Program

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