About Sunny Sewell
Focus areas
Anorexia
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Weight Management
Bariatric Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment
Bulimia Nervosa
Women's Issues Therapy
Binge Eating
Eating Disorder
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Interpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Dialectical (DBT)
Positive Psychology
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Sunny Sewell
Sunny “Michelle” Sewell is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Peace by Piece Counseling who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate healing with authenticity, empathy, and purpose. She works with adolescents, adults, and families facing a range of challenges, including trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.
Michelle utilizes an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s needs, incorporating Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is especially passionate about supporting individuals struggling with disordered eating, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and emotional overeating. Through a compassionate and individualized lens, she helps clients explore the complex relationship between food, body image, and emotional well-being while developing sustainable coping strategies and self-compassion.
Her therapeutic style is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, using active listening and reflective communication to foster trust and meaningful progress.
She is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients as they work toward lasting change, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. Michelle considers it a privilege to support each client’s journey toward healing, growth, and overall well-being.
What should a new client know about working with you?
New clients can expect a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental experience when working with Sunny “Michelle” Sewell. She prioritizes creating a safe and confidential space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest, knowing their privacy and trust are respected at every step of the process.
Michelle’s approach is client-centered and goal-oriented. Early in the therapeutic process, she works closely with clients to identify meaningful, realistic goals and develop a clear direction for treatment. Whether clients are navigating trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem concerns, she tailors each session to meet their unique needs and pace.
Her style is warm, authentic, and engaging, while also being structured enough to promote measurable progress. Michelle integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychotherapy techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She focuses on building practical coping skills, increasing self-awareness, and challenging unhelpful patterns to support lasting change.
Clients can expect active listening, thoughtful feedback, and collaborative problem-solving during sessions. Michelle believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth, and she strives to ensure each client feels heard, validated, and empowered.
Above all, Michelle is committed to walking alongside her clients in their healing journey, helping them build confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection with themselves while working toward meaningful, sustainable change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Michelle’s process is collaborative, structured, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. The first session typically focuses on building rapport, reviewing background information, and understanding what brings the client to therapy. She also reviews confidentiality, answers any questions about the process, and ensures clients feel safe, informed, and comfortable moving forward.
Early in treatment, Michelle works with clients to establish clear, meaningful goals. These goals help guide the direction of therapy and provide a framework for measuring progress over time. She believes therapy is most effective when clients feel actively involved in their care, so sessions are always collaborative and paced according to each individual’s readiness.
A typical session includes open discussion of current challenges, thoughts, and emotions, along with exploration of patterns connected to past experiences such as trauma, anxiety, depression, or eating-related concerns. Michelle integrates evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychotherapy techniques to help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change.
Sessions often include skill-building, reflection, and practical strategies clients can apply between appointments. Michelle may also offer gentle challenges to unhelpful thought patterns while maintaining a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
Throughout the process, she prioritizes confidentiality, trust, and consistency, creating a space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered. Her goal is to help clients build confidence, resilience, and long-term tools that support lasting emotional well-being.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
Before your first appointment, our team will gather and verify your commercial insurance benefits to help you clearly understand your financial responsibility. This process includes confirming your coverage, eligibility, copay, coinsurance, deductible status, and any authorization requirements. Once verified, we will provide you with an estimate of your expected cost per session so there are no surprises.
As a courtesy, we handle claim submission on your behalf and work directly with your insurance company. We follow your plan’s Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and will only collect what is determined to be your responsibility according to your coverage. If your insurance processes a claim differently than initially estimated, we will communicate any updates promptly and transparently.
We also accept many Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which may offer a set number of sessions at little to no cost. Our team will verify your EAP benefits and help coordinate those services if applicable.
For clients seeking more affordable options, we offer low-cost counseling sessions with a Master’s level student counselor under the supervision of a licensed professional. This provides access to quality care at a reduced rate while still ensuring appropriate clinical oversight.
Our goal is to make the financial aspect of therapy as simple, transparent, and manageable as possible, so you can focus on your care.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Capella University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1689250912
How soon can I make an appointment with Sunny Sewell?
Generally, Sunny Sewell has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Sunny Sewell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Sunny Sewell accepting new patients?
Sunny Sewell generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Sunny Sewell's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Sunny Sewell accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Sunny Sewell online?
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What practice does Sunny Sewell work with?
Sunny Sewell works with Peace By Piece Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Sunny Sewell?
Sunny Sewell frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sunny Sewell on their profile.
What languages does Sunny Sewell speak?
Sunny Sewell speaks English.