Sunshine Wilder, LCSW — Therapist in Florida

Hi there, I'm Sunshine!

I have been working with children, teens, and adults in various settings such as child welfare, specialized therapeutic foster care, and outpatient therapy. I'm passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can explore their challenges and work toward healing.

My focus

I have experience working with individuals with a wide range of needs, such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attachment issues, and Bipolar Disorder.

My approach

I consider my treatment approach to be one of an eclectic nature with modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Modification, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Coping Skills Development.

My communication style

I create a safe and positive environment for my clients, which aims to provide them a space to share their feelings comfortably and know I am here to help. I think my clients feel empowered and hopeful about their situations when working with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always had a strong desire to help people. I am driven to continue to work in this field due to wanting people to heal from their trauma and go on to live a peaceful life.

My goals for you

I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

Our first session

During the first session, I like to gather background details regarding the client's history and current symptoms and begin to build a therapeutic relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Gay

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of New England.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sunshine Wilder