In-Person in Fort Pierce, FL 34950
In-Person in Belleville, IL 62226
Sunglow Counseling was started by licensed mental health counselor and founder Jessica Sweeney, with the hope of providing counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and children. Our experienced therapists at Sunglow Counseling will guide you throughout your mental health journey towards feeling and living an empowered, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Men, Military / Veterans, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We believe in our client's ability to lead more full and peaceful lives by connecting with their authentic self. We offer online and in-person services ranging from therapy-based techniques for supporting clients through a broad range of counseling needs to formal diagnosis and management of psychiatric conditions.
We treat children, adolescents, families and individuals - regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or religious affiliation.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Fees vary based on individual therapist and are listed on their personal section of the team page from our webiste.
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sunglow Counseling offers Sliding Scale through based on individual therapist.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Boon-Chapman, Centivo/HP2, Cigna, Lyra, Magellan, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare/UHIS and UnitedHealthOne/ Golden Rule, Spring Health, and Health Advocate EAP. We do not accept plans linked to Medicare or Medicaid.
Education & Credentials
Sunglow Counseling
- Female, Male
- License # MH14806
- Licensed in Florida
- Practicing Since 2015
Sunglow Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Fort Pierce, FL 34950 and Belleville, IL 62226
- Available Online for residents of Multiple States Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina
- Online Therapy Details: We offer online therapy through our company TherapyPortal.
Sunglow Counseling is a collective of licensed mental health professionals who are committed to instilling lasting, meaningful change. We believe in our client's ability to lead more full and peaceful lives by connecting with their authentic self. We offer online and in-person services ranging from therapy-based techniques for supporting clients through a broad range of counseling needs to formal diagnosis and management of psychiatric conditions. Sunglow Counseling provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults as well as families and couples. Our practice strives to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to overcome mental health obstacles. Our therapists have their own unique specialties, and our office staff are trained in pairing you with the right professional to for your specific needs. For a full list of counseling services, please visit our website!