Sunshine Therapy LLC
Solution-Focused psychotherapy to nurture your mental health.
*Currently telehealth only
via Zoom
About
Sunshine Therapy LLC
Sunshine was a nickname I received in kindergarten, inspired by my middle and last name - Sun and Shi (shy). My parents grew up in China where it is not customary to have a middle name and so they used my mom's surname.
Sunshine has become a meaningful symbol to me, representing a powerful source of growth and warmth. As a therapist I am warm, authentic, humorous, and supportive.
Sunshine Therapy LLC offers Individual, Family, and Couples therapy. I see kids (6+), teens, adults, and seniors. Currently, all sessions are offered via telehealth at this time.
Please note - because I work with families and students, my after-school hours are limited. If you need evening times, there may be a wait and I cannot guarantee ongoing, weekly evening hours.
About
Melissa Shi (Shy)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (license #1367-124)
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B.S. in Psychology - UW-Madison
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M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy - Syracuse University
It can be difficult to ask for help or seek therapy. I strongly believe that this discomfort can turn into growth. I prioritize creating a safe space to process life while working collaboratively towards goals.
I value being authentic and supportive in session, incorporating self-disclosure and humor when appropriate. In a typical session I offer validation, psychoeducation, problem solving, and self-compassion skills tailored to support clients with their specific goals. I value collaboration and feedback in my work.
I mostly use a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to therapy and find that this can be very empowering and supportive. I often reference my family systems training and Narrative Theory (incorporating analogies and offering reframes) as well. See About for more info on my therapy approach.
In my free time, I enjoy making art, reading, yoga, and cat snuggles.
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Ages 6-75+ (*Limited Availability for kids and teens)
I can help with understanding and managing:
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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ADHD/ADD
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Relationship stressors
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Cultural identity
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Gender identity exploration
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Ages 6-75+ (*Limited Availability)
Common goals I've supported families with:
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Improving communication
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Increasing connection
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Reducing conflict
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Improving sibling relationships
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Repairing parent/child relationship
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Parenting skills
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Ages 18-75+ (*Limited Availability)
Common topics I've supported Couples with:
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Improving communication
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Improving repair after conflict
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Increasing connection
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Understanding, identifying, and managing relationship patterns
