Sonny Etienne
Psychotherapist, MACP, LMHC, CAP, NCC
Sonny Etienne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Addiction Professional, and a National Certified Counselor. A graduate of Florida Memorial University, he studied Religion and Philosophy and Counseling Psychology at Trinity International University. Mr. Sonny is the founder of Introspective Counseling Services, a private practice based in South Florida. In his role as a psychotherapist and author, Mr. Sonny combines counseling theories and creative interventions to help people achieve greater life satisfaction. In addition to counseling, coaching, and consulting, he is a frequent guest on local and national broadcasting programs. Mr. Sonny addresses identity, purpose, and finding meaning that affects today’s teens and young adults, couples, and families. Moreover, Mr. Sonny helps others enhance their psychological, emotional, and spiritual development.
The Philosophy of the wisest man that ever existed, is mainly derived from the act of introspection.
– William Godwin
Services
As the motto of Introspective reads, “Inciting Insight”, Sonny Etienne strives to help his client achieve their desired outcome by client gaining introspective; then gaining specific skills/tools; and working through the problem. This is achieved through what Sonny Etienne terms the 5 E’s:
- Empathize – To connect with the person
- Encourage – To offer hope to the person
- Enlighten – To assist with gained insight by the person
- Empower – To tap into the internal reservoir within the person
- Enrich – To guide the process of change that enhances the person
- Equip – To teach the necessary skills to the person
Who Do I Counsel?
- Families
- Individuals
- Youth and teens
- Persons with addiction
Special Emphasis
Introspective Counseling welcomes person from both genders, most age groups and from ALL ethnic, racial, religious, sexual backgrounds, etc… This service also specializes in helping with race-related issues; spiritual conflicts or faith-related problems; troubled youth/teens involved in the criminal justice system, and the parents who love them. As a Board certified addiction professional, I specialize in helping sufferers of substance abuse/dependence.
Between stimulus and response there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
– Viktor Frankl
Specialties
Mr. Etienne has developed a unique treatment modality centered around the profound awareness of the soul, exploring the deeper layers of the mind. This approach places emphasis on uncovering the essence of an individual’s personality. It acknowledges that we are complex beings, encompassing emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions. The overarching aim of this model is to address the fundamental emotional needs that every person experiences, akin to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, particularly the imperative need for belonging. When unmet, this need can lead to disarray, discomfort, and a sense of disconnection from one’s inner wholeness.
The integration of the soul with the mind and body is the cornerstone of achieving overall well-being and positive behavioral shifts. Struggles with attachment are ubiquitous, and healthy attachment hinges on receiving adequate affection, attention, and acceptance, ultimately fostering a sense of self-realization. According to Etienne, true self-actualization arises from the harmonious integration of one’s soul with their entire being.
Conversely, when emotional well-being falters, individuals may grapple with what Etienne refers to as the “five deprives”. These states manifest as fear, anxiety, isolation, anger, and apathy. The therapeutic journey, aptly termed “soulcial work” by Mr. Sonny, revolves around nurturing introspection, leading to a transformative shift in perspective. When successful, this process empowers individuals to lead a soulful life, attuned to all facets of their being, including the physical.
This holistic modality not only holds therapeutic value but also carries profound spiritual implications.
The 5 A's
The 5 Deprives
To that end, I utilize an array of therapeutic schools of thought to help my client meet those wants. Listed below are some of the approaches used at Introspective Counseling services:
- Solution Focused therapy (BSFT)
- Multi-systemic therapy (MST)
- Family Systems therapy
- Reality therapy (Choice Theory)
- Narrative therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Existential or Humanistic theory
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
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In-Network Insurance Accepted
In-Network: Introspective is an in-network provider with some insurance plans. Please contact me to discuss which plans are accepted.
Out of network: Introspective will provide invoice for services rendered to be submitted by client to insurance company for reimbursement. Clients please check with your provider to see if you carry out-of-network benefits
Office Location & Hours
Main Office – 8400 N University Drive, Suite 114 Tamarac FL 33321
Monday-Saturday | 9:00 am-7:00 pm
