About Sunny
Finding steadiness, connection, and hope—one step at a time.
Life can feel heavy when you’ve been carrying too much for too long.
Whether it’s the weight of anxiety, grief, or betrayal, there comes a moment when surviving isn’t enough—you want to feel whole again.
As a counselor, my role is to provide a calm, grounded space where you can make sense of what’s happened, reconnect with yourself, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
Professional Background
I’m Sunny M. Rourke, LAC (AZ), NCC, a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor based in Gilbert, Arizona. I provide in-person and telehealth counseling in Gilbert, Arizona, at Healing Hearts Counseling, where I support adults and adolescents seeking steadiness, healing, and connection through a trauma-informed, relational approach.
I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—an evidence-based therapy that helps the nervous system process distressing experiences more adaptively over time. I’m also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPPT)-Candidate, continuing advanced training in supporting clients impacted by betrayal trauma and relational distress.
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I practice under the clinical supervision of a licensed independent behavioral health professional, in accordance with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) and the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics.
My Approach
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and relational, rooted in respect for your lived experience. I believe healing happens when you feel safe enough to be honest, seen, and supported—without pressure or judgment.
In our work together, I draw from EMDR, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation tools to help you:
Develop steadier emotional rhythms
Rebuild trust in yourself
Create clarity in times of uncertainty
Therapy with me is not about perfection or quick fixes—it’s about cultivating understanding, growth, and self-compassion one small step at a time.
Special Focus Areas
Much of my work centers on women’s mental health, including:
Trauma recovery and betrayal trauma
Grief and life transitions
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Perinatal and reproductive mental health, including postpartum changes, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, perimenopause, and menopause
My goal is to help you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm, regulate stress responses, and strengthen your sense of identity and balance through each season of life.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Outside of session, I value the same things I encourage in my clients: connection, rest, and meaningful presence. I find renewal through time with my family, being outdoors, good coffee, and simple rhythms that keep life grounded and real.
Begin at Your Own Pace
If you’re ready to take a gentle next step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work toward steadiness, connection, and hope—one step at a time.
Sunny M. Rourke, LAC (AZ), NCC
Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPPT)-Candidate • EMDR Trained
In-person & Telehealth Counseling in Gilbert, Arizona
Located at Healing Hearts Counseling
If you are in crisis, call 988.
