she’s epic
Sunny Nielsen, LCMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sunny is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Sunny. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Utah, Maine, and 3 more
Recent reviews
Thoughtful, warm and gentle while being real and productive
More about Sunny
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, LMHC
Hello! My name is Sunny and I am a Mentalh Health Counselor who has been licensed in Utah for 12 years. I have worked as a social worker for 18 years in settings such as Utah Department of Human Services, Hospital setting and currently in a school setting. I have done individual counseling for 7 years in the school setting and now through telehealth with teens and adults.
I like to see my clients succeed and assist them in making goals. I work with clients doing cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and motivational therapy. I work with clients on self esteem and maintaining their mental health well after counseling. I encourage clients to journal and to communicate with others. I understand how difficult it is to make the decision to do counseling and I commend anyone who is seeking help. I am a very easy going person to talk with. I look forward to talking to you and getting to know you and assist with your mental health.
My sessions are 45 minutes and occasionally go over if needed. I try not to go to long after since I have other clients counting on their appointments. I understand when life happens and you need to cancel or forget an appointment. Just let me know ASAP so I can make plans around the missed appointment. If you are a no show, I will stay online for about 10 minutes and then I will likely log off to do other things. If you have questions about this you can certainly ask me!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Guilt and shame
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Sunny Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760143630.
- LCMHC · Utah · 5265255-6004 · Expires September 2026
- LCPC · Maine · CC6909 · Expires October 2026
- LPC · Arizona · LPC-22326 · Expires June 2025
- LMHC · Washington · LH61374413 · Expires February 2025
- LCPC · Nevada · CP5633-R · Expires January 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Sunny Nielsen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
she’s epic
Thoughtful, warm and gentle while being real and productive
She's awesome. I feel like she is listening to me and also helps me when I am in need and when I'm not. She's always available to me and if I am in need I message her and she is always there. I am very grateful for her
Sunny has been great at making me feel comfortable even over tele visits
Sunny is very easy to talk to, gives great insight and offers realistic goals/solutions. 100% would recommend.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunny Nielsen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sunny Nielsen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sunny Nielsen speak?
Sunny Nielsen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sunny Nielsen have?
Sunny Nielsen has 8 years of experience.
Where is Sunny Nielsen licensed to practice?
Sunny Nielsen is licensed to practice in Utah, Maine, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada.
Does Sunny Nielsen accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sunny Nielsen does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sunny Nielsen offer?
Sunny Nielsen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sunny Nielsen?
Sunny Nielsen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sunny Nielsen?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.