Sunlight (Sunny) Walsh
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I treat individuals of all ages. I specialize in working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, relationship issues and addictions to substances. I utilize a number of treatment modalities including CBT, Solution Focused, Play Therapy and Strength based. I will listen, understand, and validate your feelings. I will provide you with empathy and compassion, as you work thru your life challenges.
First session
At your first session you will feel comfortable in sharing as I will be attentive, and we together will work on establishing trust and rapport. You will be provided wit immediate coping skills to utilize. You will hopefully feel empowered, and ready to start your healing process.
Strengths
I am trained in a multitude of treatment modalities, and I have been a psychotherapist for over 13 years. I provide counseling to adults, children, and couples. I have worked for over 30 years with children and families. I have integrity and I am truly dedicated to the work that I do. I take pride in my work to help others to find their meaning, and purpose in life, to enjoy their lives.
Ideal clients
I treat individuals with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I work with couples, adults, and children of all ages. I help to navigate changes with school, work, life transitions, and family problems. Helping one to heal from addiction from substances is another one of my specialties. I utilize a number of treatment modalities including, CBT, Strength based, Solution Focused, and play therapy. I am a Christian Therapist that will assist you in strengthening your relationship with God. I will support you in your healing process as you navigate thru life's challenges. In the therapy setting, I demonstrate compassion, empathy and will help you discover your strengths. Where are you in life now? Where do you want to be? I will help you to have hope that your situation will improve. My goal is that you will feel healthier, and have the happiness you have been missing.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
By utilizing the CBT treatment modality you may change the negative self defeating thoughts and turn to positive thoughts about yourself and improve self confidence. CBT is used to heal a multitude of mental health problems including depression, anxiety and addictions.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
You've identified the problem so by focusing on solutions, your healing may begin. Solution focused counseling can lead to improved mental health at a pace that you will feel comfortable with. Together, we will discover solutions that you will find are attainable and you will feel empowered.
Christian Counseling
By recognizing your Christian faith, and implementing it on a daily basis not just once a week or occasionally, you will discover healing that you might not otherwise have found possible. Trust in God, pray, and find ways to be more connected to others that share your faith. God has grace for you to release shame, and guilt and live the good life HE wants you to live. Let go of past mistakes and troubles.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Did your child come with an instruction book? Seriously, you love and care for your child and would like for them to grow up to be a healthy, happy, self supporting, productive adult, yes? It would be great to have him or her call you up one day and ask you to lunch and they TREAT! Childrearing can be challenging for parents, don't feel alone. With a degree in Child Development, and as a psychotherapist, I will help you to navigate the difficulties with your child of any age. Difficulties in school, social -emotional problems, and divorces; we can work together to find peace and to enjoy family time.
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- CaliforniaLicense 52949