Hi, I’m a licensed therapist, clinical supervisor, and the proud owner of Sunshine Holistic Health. With two Ivy League degrees — an M.Phil. in Professional Counseling and an M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania — I bring both extensive clinical expertise and a compassionate, holistic approach to the work I do. I specialize in supporting individuals who are ready to invest in their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. My practice is built on the belief that healing happens when we care for the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and create space for people to reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where you can grow and heal at your own pace. In addition to individual therapy, I offer clinical supervision and mentoring for fellow therapists, helping them develop their skills while honoring their own self-care and professional growth. At Sunshine Holistic Health, my goal is to create a warm, welcoming space where clients feel truly seen, valued, and empowered to live the lives they deserve.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session together, my focus is on building a genuine connection and creating a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable being yourself. I’ll spend time getting to know you — asking about your background, what brings you to therapy, and what goals you’d like to work toward. This initial session is a conversation, not an interrogation. My aim is to understand who you are, what you’re hoping to change or heal, and how I can best support you. Most importantly, it’s a chance for you to get a feel for me and make sure the space feels right for you as well.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe my greatest strengths as a provider lie in my holistic, wellness-based approach to therapy. I focus on treating the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms, helping clients build lasting change from the inside out. I’m committed to creating a warm, safe, and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable being vulnerable and exploring difficult emotions. This combination of deep clinical knowledge and a nurturing, client-centered space allows me to meet each person where they are, helping them heal and grow in a way that honors their unique experiences and goals.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best positioned to work with clients who are ready to invest in their healing and personal growth. The individuals I work with are often seeking more than just symptom relief — they want to care for themselves as a whole, addressing their emotional, physical, and relational well-being. They are open to exploring the connection between mind and body, willing to reflect on their experiences, and committed to the work of creating lasting, meaningful change in their lives. My ideal clients are focused on becoming the healthiest version of themselves, even if the path feels difficult or uncertain at times. They value personal responsibility, are open to learning new coping tools, and are ready to participate in the therapeutic process actively. Whether they’re navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, or stress, they show up with the intention to grow, heal, and move forward in a way that honors their whole self.
About Sahiti Karumuri
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Attachment-based
Attachment-based therapy is a foundational part of how I approach my work with clients, especially those navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and anxiety. I’ve pursued ongoing training in attachment theory and attachment-focused interventions, which has deepened my understanding of how early relational experiences shape our sense of safety, trust, and connection throughout life. In my practice, I use an attachment-based lens to help clients explore the ways their early relationships — with caregivers, family members, or significant others — influence their current patterns of relating to themselves and others. This might involve identifying attachment styles, examining relationship dynamics, and addressing unmet attachment needs that can show up as anxiety, avoidance, or fear of vulnerability. A key part of this work is creating a secure, attuned therapeutic relationship where clients feel emotionally safe, valued, and consistently supported. I pay close attention to the relational dynamics within our sessions, using moments of disconnection, emotion, or trust-building as opportunities for healing and corrective emotional experiences.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In practice, I use mindfulness to help clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in the present moment — without judgment. This can be especially helpful for those dealing with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or trauma responses, as it offers tools to notice internal experiences without becoming overwhelmed by them. During sessions, I might guide clients through breath awareness exercises, body scans, grounding techniques, or mindful inquiry, depending on their needs and comfort level. I also weave mindfulness into everyday therapeutic conversations, inviting clients to pause, check in with their bodies, or notice what emotions are present as we explore difficult topics.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy has deeply shaped the way I connect with clients and hold space for their healing. At its core, this approach emphasizes the inherent worth, autonomy, and potential for growth within every person. Throughout my career, I’ve intentionally integrated humanistic principles into my work, valuing authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard as essential ingredients in the therapeutic relationship. In practice, this means I view clients not as problems to be solved, but as whole individuals navigating challenges, strengths, and possibilities. I prioritize creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely seen and heard. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I help clients explore their values, sense of purpose, and personal meaning in life.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is a foundational philosophy in my practice. It means I approach every client with an understanding that their life experiences — including trauma, whether identified or not — shape how they relate to themselves, others, and the world around them. Over the years, I’ve sought out advanced training in trauma-informed approaches to ensure that my work consistently prioritizes safety, choice, empowerment, and collaboration. In practice, this means I pay careful attention to creating a therapeutic environment that feels emotionally and physically safe for each client. I emphasize consent in all interventions, and we move at a pace that respects the client’s readiness and boundaries. I use language that’s non-pathologizing and strengths-based, framing symptoms or coping strategies as adaptive responses to overwhelming experiences, rather than signs of personal failure. Whether I’m using cognitive, somatic, or mindfulness-based techniques, everything is filtered through a trauma-informed lens — honoring each person’s resilience while acknowledging the real impacts of trauma on their nervous system, sense of safety, and relationships
Somatic
Somatic therapy is an integral part of my clinical practice, especially when working with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. Over the years, I’ve found that while traditional talk therapy is invaluable, it sometimes isn’t enough on its own — especially for trauma that's held in the body as much as in the mind. That’s where somatic approaches can be incredibly effective. I’ve trained in somatic techniques including grounding exercises, body scans, breathwork, and movement-based interventions. In sessions, I invite clients to become aware of physical sensations connected to emotions or memories. We explore how their body holds onto stress, fear, or tension, and use specific interventions to help them release or work through those physical experiences.