Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW17094
- NPI
- 1487021721
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Malayalam
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Sunny supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction issues
- Attachment work
About Sunny
Sunny Philip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 28 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those dealing with eating or sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
Sunny uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods rather than labels. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered listening. In sessions he helps clients name what is most urgent, try small behavior changes, and notice how thoughts and feelings affect choices.
He pays attention to practical life pressures like work, caregiving, money, and health concerns. That means conversations often include problem-solving, communication skills, and ways to manage strong emotions day to day. He also addresses complex themes such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
Sunny offers a steady, collaborative style. He helps people set short-term goals and develop strategies they can use between sessions. Clients can expect clear, concrete steps alongside space to talk through painful experiences and grief.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The fee varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How Sunny adapts therapeutic approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying what matters and building small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and trust; it can be useful for intimacy problems, abandonment issues, and some family dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sunny collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in about what is working, adjusts plans, and combines techniques where that makes sense for day-to-day life challenges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet from different locations or time zones. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice so they are practical and usable between sessions.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods including ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based and client-centered approaches to help people make concrete changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Malayalam and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers