About Sunny
Finding steadiness, connection, and hope—one step at a time.
Life becomes heavy when you’ve been carrying more than you were meant to hold. Anxiety that won’t quiet down, grief that reshapes your days, or the deep ache of betrayal can leave you feeling overwhelmed and alone. At some point, surviving doesn’t feel like enough—you want to feel whole again.
My role is to offer a calm, grounded space where you can sort through what’s happened, reconnect with yourself, and move forward at a pace that feels honest and sustainable.
Professional Background
I’m Sunny M. Rourke, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho, a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). I work with adults seeking steadiness, healing, and clarity through a trauma-informed, relational approach.
In Idaho, I practice independently through Sunny Rourke Counseling, providing secure telehealth services for adults throughout Idaho.
In Arizona, I provide in-person counseling in Gilbert and telehealth statewide through Healing Hearts Counseling, where I practice as a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) under supervision in accordance with AZBBHE requirements. Arizona-specific fees, policies, and scheduling are managed directly by Healing Hearts Counseling.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPPT) Candidate, continuing advanced training in betrayal trauma, relational recovery, and trauma-informed care.
My clinical experience includes supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, women’s mental health, and seasons of deep emotional overwhelm.
My Approach
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and rooted in respect for your lived experience. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe, understood, and supported with gentle steadiness—not rushed or pressured.
In our work together, I integrate EMDR therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to help you:
Develop steadier emotional rhythms
Rebuild trust in yourself and your story
Navigate uncertainty with clarity
Create healthy patterns and grounded resilience
Strengthen compassion—for yourself and your relationships
Therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about steady, meaningful growth—one honest step at a time. When desired, I incorporate support aligned with Christian values, honoring the role faith can play in healing and restoration.
Special Focus Areas
I have a particular passion for supporting women through the complexities of:
Trauma recovery and betrayal trauma
Grief, loss, and major life transitions
Anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm
Perinatal and reproductive mental health, including postpartum changes, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and hormonal transitions (perimenopause and menopause)
My goal is to help you reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms, regulate stress responses, and strengthen your sense of identity 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 simple rhythms that make life meaningful. I find renewal in time with family, being outdoors, quiet mornings with good coffee (my heart belongs to Peixoto Coffee), and creating space for what truly matters.
Begin at Your Own Pace
If you’re considering counseling, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Together, we will work toward steadiness, connection, and hope—one small, meaningful step at a time.
Sunny M. Rourke, LAC (AZ), LPC (ID), NCC
EMDR Trained • Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPPT)-Candidate
In-person & Telehealth Counseling in Arizona (through Healing Hearts Counseling)
Telehealth Counseling for Adults in Idaho.
If you are in crisis, call 988.
