A safe space to heal, grow, and begin again

Trauma-informed in-person and telehealth counseling for adults in Arizona - centered in Gilbert and the East Valley

Sunny M Rourke, LAC, NCC
Arizona Licensed Associate Counselor
In-Person & Telehealth for Arizona residents

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Welcome

When life feels heavy—anxious thoughts, grief that lingers, or the ache of betrayal—it can be hard to know where to start. I offer a calm, supportive space to slow down, breathe, and find steadier footing. Together, we’ll move at your pace, with practical tools and compassionate care.

Who I Help

I work with adults who are navigating:

  • Anxiety, overthinking, and overwhelm

  • Grief and loss

  • Betrayal trauma and rebuilding trust

  • Perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns

  • Life transitions and role changes

Services at a Glance

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that supports the brain’s natural ability to heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences. It helps reprocess painful memories so they can be integrated with less emotional intensity over time. EMDR sessions are paced carefully for safety, stability, and readiness.

  • Grief affects every part of life—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Counseling provides space to understand and express loss, explore meaning, and learn ways to move through the experience without pressure or timelines. The goal is not to erase grief, but to find ways of carrying love and loss together with greater steadiness and care.

  • When trust is broken in a close relationship, the impact can feel disorienting and deeply painful. Betrayal trauma therapy focuses on restoring safety, understanding emotional responses, and rebuilding self-trust and boundaries. Each step is taken at a pace that supports stability and healing, with an emphasis on gentle, trauma-informed care.

  • Women experience many emotional and physical transitions across their lifespan—from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause. These shifts can affect mood, identity, and relationships in ways that often go unseen. Therapy offers space to process these changes, strengthen self-compassion, and develop tools for balance and emotional wellbeing. Together, we explore how hormonal, relational, and life transitions intersect, helping you feel more grounded and supported through each stage.

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About Sunny

I’m Sunny Rourke, a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) serving adults across Arizona through telehealth and in-person sessions in Gilbert at Healing Hearts Counseling.

My counseling style is warm, steady, and practical—grounded in trauma-informed care and genuine respect for each person’s story. I specialize in trauma recovery (including EMDR therapy), grief and loss, betrayal trauma, anxiety, and women’s mental health.

My approach is calm, compassionate, and hopeful—never rushed, always centered on safety, collaboration, and your pace for healing.

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