(he/him)
Sonny Etienne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), and a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). He is a graduate of Florida Memorial University and Trinity International University, where he earned degrees in Philosophy and World Religion and Counseling Psychology. Mr. Etienne is the founder of Introspective Counseling Service and author of the book, Life S.U.C.K.S. Or Does It: Soul Searching from the Inside Out, which teaches how to develop an introspective perspective for dealing with life’s hardships. The suggestions in the book help readers learn how to reframe reality and accept life for what it is, or what it could be, to build resiliency and meaning.
Clients can expect a warm, inviting encounter with a therapist dedicated to understanding their issues and providing evidence-based practice
Anxiety, Depression, Identity, Male issues, Mood disorders, ODD, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders. I specialize in helping clients address the meaning of life.
I serve clients that present with life issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My practice utilizes CBT techniques to assist patients in improving their thought patterns, thereby changing their emotional experiences.
Christian Counseling
Our integrative approach combines principles of faith rooted in Christian beliefs with contemporary psychotherapeutic practices to assist clients in exploring the spiritual dimensions of their healing journeys.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Using family systems theories, I help children and parents improve a range of behavioral problems that negatively impede interpersonal interaction with family, school grades, and social development.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I integrate the ACT model to assist individuals in creating a richer, more meaningful life by enhancing their mental flexibility. This process involves accepting challenging thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values.I apply the ACT model to empower individuals to create a richer and more meaningful life by enhancing their mental flexibility. This approach involves confidently accepting challenging thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their core values.