Sunshine Counseling Services

09/01/2026

September is , a powerful reminder that there are actions we can all take to look out for each other. 💙

All month, mental health advocates, su***de prevention organizations, survivors of su***de loss, people with lived experience, and community members across the country unite to promote su***de prevention awareness.

Whether you’re a longstanding member of our community or newly involved, you’ll find information about su***de prevention events, programs, and resources that help our community fight this leading cause of death. Learn more at afsp.org/nspm

07/31/2026

Back to School Bash is tomorrow!! Come check out the Sunshine Counseling Booth for a fun treat!!

05/02/2026

01/26/2026

Thank You so much to the gentleman that came and cleared our parking lot for us today!! So many amazing people out there helping others today. So grateful for such a caring community.

01/05/2026

✨ Now Accepting New Counseling Clients ✨

A new year doesn’t mean you need to become a new person. Sometimes it’s simply an opportunity to take better care of yourself.
As we begin this new year, I’m currently accepting new clients into my counseling practice. Therapy offers a supportive, confidential space to slow down, reflect, and work through what’s been weighing on you — whether that’s stress, anxiety, life transitions, or emotional burnout.
If you’ve been considering therapy or feel ready to prioritize your mental health this year, I’d be honored to support you. Available for telehealth or in person appointments.
Feel free to reach out to learn more or to schedule an initial consultation at 405-664-7540. 🤍

11/24/2025

During this week of Thanksgiving, I’d like to encourage you to find gratitude. There are multiple benefits for mental wellness. I am very thankful for each of my clients that have entrusted me to walk beside them in their healing journey and for their strength and bravery to show up each session. If you are searching for a safe and judgement free space to share your struggles and feelings, please call 405-664-7540.

08/02/2025

What a great day at the Back to School Bash!! So proud of my sister Sara Hurst for her vision and for everyone involved to make it happen. We have such a wonderful community!!

07/06/2025

Where it is great to be informed, news stories can also have a great impact on our mental health. Here are a few tips to be mindful of in caring for yourself during times of distress.

1. Take charge of your exposure to media.
Be mindful of when you are reading the news (hint: right before bed is probably not a good idea)
Pay attention to how you feel when reading news or someone’s post on Facebook/Twitter or other channel. Do you feel your pulse quicken? Do you have the urge to reply with a snarky comment or a defensive comment?
Monitor your ‘push notifications’ or automatic alerts on your mobile devices. I have a friend who received an alert on her phone when a recent national shooting happened, waking her up in the middle of the night, disrupting her sleep and compromising her mood for the rest of the day.

2. Know your triggers.
You don’t have to have a mental health diagnosis in order to be more sensitive to different topics. We have all faced difficult things and some of us are simply more sensitive to certain issues. Example: someone may block PETA advertisements from Facebook because they love animals, and the information would upset them to the point of tears. Other possible sensitivities include politics, abortion, abuse, weather-related disaster, racism, war, violence against the LGBT population, etc

3. Practice good self-care.
Eat well, sleep well, exercise, drink plenty of water, spend time with loved ones, enjoy your pets and/or children, have fun and continue to be active with household duties and chores.

4. Process your feelings.
In person is probably best. I have heard my share of many disputes and miscommunications occurring over text and social media. It doesn’t hurt to be choosy about who you talk to either—talk to someone who cares about you and is like-minded when you feel sensitive or upset by events. There’s always time to converse and debate when your internal resources are shored up.

5. Talk to a therapist.
Some people are afraid that their therapist will judge them or disagree with them when they talk about social and political matters. Most therapists know that you aren’t wanting to debate, but that you are wanting to explore how to take care of yourself when social events upset you. If you are unsure, be assertive and say something, like, “I am really worried about political events today. Can we explore ways that I can manage my worries?”

6. Get involved.
Donate blood
Volunteer at the homeless shelter
Learn about how to get involved with groups who support your beliefs and values
Engage in a random act of kindness
Again, there is nothing wrong with being informed. There is a benefit to allowing yourself to passionately follow news and information about issues that matter to you, but I am here to remind you to take care of yourself while doing so. We are the most helpful and effective when we have taken good care of ourselves.

Excerpt from PineRest.org

06/20/2025

If you are feeling like there is nobody to turn to and nobody wants to listen or you keep telling yourself that you are a burden…..I AM HERE FOR YOU. To meet you where you are and embrace you as you are. Call or text Amanda at (405) 664-7540.