Sunny Philip - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

28 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Sunny Philip

As a licensed therapist with more than two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and self-esteem concerns with compassionate, personalized care. I have extensive expertise in helping clients navigate self-image, communication problems, social anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.

My approach is holistic and adaptive, drawing from evidence-based practices to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with life transitions, family dynamics, or personal healing, I provide a supportive environment that honors your individual journey. I’m committed to helping you develop meaningful strategies for emotional wellness and personal transformation.

With professional proficiency in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, I offer culturally sensitive therapeutic support that respects diverse backgrounds and experiences. My goal is to create a collaborative, affirming space where you can explore your challenges and discover your inner strengths.

Licenses

LCSW

SW17094

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English
Hindi
Malayalam

15 Reviews

“Very positive. Great listener. Offers a variety of methods to problem solve. Very patient and will check in even if just to make sure things are OK.”

“Professional, insightful, and easy to follow. He’s been a great help and would recommend any day! 10/10”

“Candid, warm, and humorous with the ability for straight talk when needed.”

“Sunny is an excellent therapist and really helped me to narrow down my issue. Highly recommended!”

“Understandable and empathetic, Sonny is who you want in your corner ehen you’re trying to heal. He’s the way to go, and I promise you, you won’t find another therapist that listens and offers constructive support like he does.”

“Great job”

“He is awesome! Very kind, attentive, and incredibly personable! I love how open he is to including my faith in our session since I am a Christian”

“Really appreciate his dedication”

“Looking forward to starting up with you again”

“Appears to be a very thoughtful, wise individual.”

“Sunny has greatly improved my personal and professional life. With his help, I further developed my social skills and worked on my debilitating anxiety. Sunny contributed to my decision to expand my education and grow my career. I put in the work and now I'm starting my dream job.”

“A+”

“He is wonderful and really get me”

“My therapist Sunny has helped me out in a Tremendous way , He has helped me make sense of my life in a time I felt no one understood me. I would Highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great counselor”

“Sunny has been so helpful in improving my life.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.