
Izzy Light Therapy, PLLC
Mellissa "Izzy" Duttle, MSW, LCSW, SEP, LCAS-A

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
― C.G. Jung


Izzy's Story

My path to this work was born from personal transformation.
For much of my life, I was unaware of how deeply lost I was—entangled in codependency and driven by an unconscious longing for love. Relationships often left me devastated, unable to let go, and consumed by the hope that someone would return and confess their undying love. The fear of abandonment was overwhelming, and recovery felt endless.
The turning point came with the birth of my son, a profound blessing that catalyzed my healing. Supported by a strong spiritual practice I had cultivated over the past five years, motherhood gave me the space to reflect, take accountability, and begin the inner work I had long avoided.
I came to understand that my pursuit of love had been shaped by unresolved trauma, masked as romantic idealism. My healing journey was intense and deeply spiritual, rooted in shadow work and the integration of unconscious patterns. As I began my career in social work, I recognized that the tools I had been using—bringing awareness to the unconscious and allowing intention to guide healing—aligned closely with therapeutic practice.
Rather than avoiding triggers, I chose to remain in environments that exposed my deepest wounds, allowing them to surface and resolve. I stopped resisting, stopped blaming, and embraced the opportunity to heal.
Over time, I realized that my challenges extended beyond romantic relationships. I applied the same tools across all areas of my life, transforming not only myself but also my relationships—including turning a once-toxic dynamic with my son’s father into a supportive, lifelong friendship. Eventually, I followed a deep inner calling and relocated from Los Angeles to the mountains of Asheville to begin my work as a therapist.
Before healing, my trauma dictated my choices, relationships, and reactions. I now understand that true freedom begins when those wounds are no longer in control. My journey has led me to a vision of helping others find the same empowerment and liberation that I continue to discover.
SERVICES
Individual in-person sessions are available. Email or call to set up a 15 minute consultation.
Self-pay $150
The following insurance is currently accepted:
Aetna, Anthem EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, and Quest Behavioral Health.
TESTIMONIALS
Katharine L.
Artist and Designer
"Izzy is an amazing intuitive and powerful listener. She is able to encourage her clients to reflect back and gain confidence in achieving their highest personal self through confident counseling and honest spiritual reflection.
I am grateful to have had her guidance in my life. A guru at her finest, Izzy is confident, and someone I would highly recommend. Since January of 2017, as she entered her most recent level of her professional career, her insights have been uplifting and life-changing."
Stephanie B.
Entrepreneur and CEO
"The insights, tools, and resources Izzy has guided me to use have been invaluable to my spiritual and emotional growth and overall wellbeing. She is as much a student as a teacher and openly shares her knowledge to provide a foundation from which to move forward."
Tara H.
Actress, Model, and Wellness Coach
"Izzy's sessions helped me greatly at a time when I was going through a divorce and career transition. She helped me release held emotions and transmute them into positive solutions. I always feel amazing after a session with her; she's compassionate, skilled, and guides my unique process and holds the space in such a beautiful way. I'm grateful for her!"
Marita S.
Yoga Teacher and Interior Designer
"My session with Izzy was a process of personal inquiry and relaxation. As Izzy worked with me we explored facets of my challenges and pain. After my session I felt a peace and equanimity that was a one of a kind experience."
Katherine C.
Product Manager
"Izzy is very enlightened and shares her wisdom for co-creating the life you want to live."
Joseph L.
Accountant
"My sessions with Izzy were caring, thoughtful, and calming."
About
Izzy

Izzy graduated from Western New Mexico University with a Master's in Social Work and completed her internships in Los Angeles in addiction and dual diagnosis recovery centers. She is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and is EMDR trained currently in the process of getting EMDRIA certified. She holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University.
CONTACT
PHONE
323-642-8719
OFFICE LOCATION
The Mend
29 Market Street, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801