Sunnie Chu, M.Ed., Licensed Resident in Counseling (LPC-R) has experience working with couples and individuals, 18 years and older, in private practice and hospital outpatient settings.
Sunnie is empathetic, attuned, and passionate about helping couples and individuals understand themselves and their lives in a deeper way. This may include revisiting past childhood experiences and other encounters that have been impactful to one’s life. This process may involve examining tendencies, habits, and patterns in their relationships, daily functioning, and overall well-being.
Sunnie takes a mindful approach to provide a safe space for storytelling and journeying in a way that promotes more awareness, curiosity, perspective, and understanding.
Her therapeutic approach includes person-centered, eclectic, collaborative, and non-judgmental interventions as individuals navigate the ups and downs in life. She draws on Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy in her work with couples.
Sunnie is an advocate for multicultural competency and overcoming stigmas around mental health and counseling. She received her master’s degree from George Mason University and worked in academia as a Research Assistant and Course Facilitator during her studies.
She offers both Telehealth and In-Person sessions.
Clinical Population: Individual Therapy (ages 18+), Couples Therapy, Pre-marital/Marital Therapy
Primary Theoretical Orientation(s): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Faith-based Therapy (as requested)
Areas of Clinical Interests: life transitions, complex trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma, immigration trauma, relational conflict, women’s issues, self-esteem/self-worth, shame & identity development, emotional dysregulation, stress, acculturation challenges, faith & spirituality
Advanced Trainings & Certifications:
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist
- SYMBIS Facilitator for Premarital Counseling