We're Here for You
Now offering Telehealth and limited in-person appointments
Located In Johnson City, TN
Does This Sound Like Your Child?
- Is your child experiencing low self-esteem or bullying at school?
- Has your child undergone a traumatic experience and you’re concerned it might impact him/her later in life?
- Do you notice your child withdrawing or becoming more distant?
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Has your child been affected by a divorce or having difficulty adjusting to changes?
- Are you wondering whether your child could benefit from talking to a safe, nonjudgmental person outside of the family?

Good News, We Can Help!
We provide children and teens a safe, nonjudgmental place to express themselves and work through difficult times.
What We Offer
We proudly serve children of ALL ages!!
Child Counseling
See below how we work with each age group of childhood.
- We work with kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers to help overcome trauma together and increase bonding
- We work with kids ages 6-12 using Play Therapy
- We work with teens 13-18 using a blend of traditional and creative therapy


Teen Counseling
- We have therapeutic interventions and activities for teens
- We use a blend of traditional talk therapy with creative approaches
- We provide group sessions for teens
Parent Coaching & Consultation
See below how we work with parents of our clients.
- We provide caregivers therapeutic resources in our Parents' Corner blog
- We also work with parents one-on-one throughout the course of therapy for younger kids
- We provide family sessions for families wanting to bond and work on issues together


Our Specialties
- Anxiety, Anger, and Depression
- Trauma and/or Abuse
- Hard Adjustments and Changes
- Grief and Loss
- Bullying and Low Self-Esteem
- Attachment and Bonding Difficulties
- Family Hardships
- & More
Who We Are
We are Sunny Path Counseling, a child and family counseling center in Johnson City, TN. We specialize in helping children, young adults, and families work through struggles using creative approaches.
We want to work with parents who want to support their child in doing well. We give parents the resources and support they need to help their child. The content in our Parents’ Corner Blog will help you understand what your child is trying to tell you behind the behaviors and learn therapeutic techniques to try at home. It’s also a great way to keep the therapeutic progress going at home!
Discover how Sunny Path Counseling has helped children and families like yours improve and become stronger.
Here's The Plan
Free Phone Consultation
Get to Know Us
Schedule your free phone consultation to let us know what your needs are. This is a great chance for you to get a feel for us, too!
60 Minute Intake Session
Schedule an Intake Session
At the intake session, you’ll meet your child’s therapist and get to tell them about the issues your child is facing. You’ll also let us know about any concerning behaviors you’re seeing in your child. You and the therapist will establish the direction for treatment.
45 Minute Therapy Sessions
Individual or Family Therapy Sessions
45-50 minute weekly sessions will be conducted. Sessions could be individual, or with the child and parent, depending on the type of therapy that was agreed upon at the Intake session.
Parent Consultations
Parent Check-ins
Parent consultations with younger children are conducted every 4th or 5th session. This is a way for the therapist and parent to stay on the same page regarding the child’s therapeutic progress.
Termination
Termination
Once the therapeutic goals have been achieved, and the child is better able to regulate emotions, termination will begin. Because termination is essentially a separation from therapist and child, termination should be worked towards and not abrupt. Your therapist will establish goals and begin discussing termination early on in treatment.
The Details
First, be sure to sign up for your free 15 minute phone consultation so we can meet and be sure we are a good fit for you and your child. Then, we will work with you during a 60 minute intake session to tailor a treatment plan to meet your child’s needs. Once we have a treatment plan with mutually agreed upon goals, we will set up weekly sessions lasting 45-50 minutes each. Every fourth session or so, we will meet individually with you, the parent, to track treatment progress and any progress or concerns you’ve seen at home.
We know parents play an important role in the treatment of a child, and sometimes it takes a change in the structure of the home. We want to keep parents informed, and we will give you access to therapeutic tips and tools you can use at home with your child.
We want to be sure your child receives the right services, and if for some reason we aren’t the best fit for your child, we will help refer you to someone who can help.
We are mainly considered an Out of Network provider. Meaning, we only accept cash payments for sessions. At this time, we are only in network with Cigna and BCBS.
If you opt to use your insurance out of network benefits, we would be happy to give you a monthly statement to send to your insurance company, so they can reimburse you. We also can give you information for a company that will do the work for you! We recommend that you also check your Out of Network benefits to ensure coverage.
If you do not have out of network benefits or use your insurance, and are experiencing a financial hardship, please inquire about our reduced fee application. There are a limited amount of sliding scale options we can offer. Learn more about our fees & services here.
Outcomes of Therapy
- Watch your child's self-esteem grow, as they begin to feel empowered
- Reconnect with your child and stay on the same page
- Learn coping skills to handle difficulties later in life
- Be sure your child knows how to communicate and practice safe and assertive boundaries
- Rest well at night knowing you are getting your child the help he or she needs

An Opportunity to Empower Your Child Starts with a Free Phone Consultation.
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Sunny Path Counseling
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Therapy to Help Empower Your Child
Overcome Difficult Times • Watch Your Child Thrive • Connect with your Child
Our Contact
Address
4132 Bristol Hwy Ste 5 Johnson City, TN 37601
Call Us
423-328-1289