Dr. Joel Sunkin, PHD

Joel Sunkin is a great listener who can zero in on an issue and ask the right questions to make you really develop insights. I love his calm manner and his Socratic style. He has become one of my top therapists…I’ve tried several over the years, and Joel was the perfect fit for me.

Dr. Sunkin is kind, empathetic, and a good listener. I always feel comfortable sharing what is on my mind knowing I won't receive judgement. He has provided a number of insights into my mentality and helped improve my relationship with myself and others. I am more confident in my ability to navigate through life and know that I can turn to him for guidance and understanding.

Horrible. Especially if you are a person of color or a woman.

I am incredibly thankful Dr. Sunkin is my personal therapist. He is someone I can trust, does not pass judgement and creates a comfortable environment where I can be myself. He is a good listener providing insightful feedback that has truly helped me develop relationships and navigate through challenging times. I always leave my sessions feeling confident and better equipped with practical tools to handle unexpected surprises in life. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking professional and heartfelt therapeutic support. He has significantly made a difference in my mental well-being.

I have been going to Dr. Sunkin for several years and so look forward to our sessions. He is calm and reassuring, as well as helpful and insightful. I feel so lucky to have found him. I'm not sure quite how, but I feel much better about my life and some challenges I needed to face.

Joel is probably the best therapist I’ve ever had, and I’ve had about a dozen over the years. He had a number of insights about my attitudes and mindset - and caused me to have a number of insights - that were practically useful in improving my mental health.

I’ve been having 2 sessions a week for around 6 months with Joel. He’s very insightful, caring, and skilled at his profession! I can feel an improvement to my quality of life. Highly recommended!

I have been seeing Dr. Sunkin since 2018, and over the years, he has tremendously helped me process and navigate multiple significant events in my life. Through my weekly sessions with him, Dr. Sunkin has consistently provided me with a comprehensive toolkit to address and manage tougher moments. He has also helped me gain a deeper understanding of the underlying factors that drive my anxiety and has guided me on how to effectively resolve and cope with my anxiety. His empathetic approach, deep expertise, and unwavering support have been invaluable to my mental health journey. I strongly and wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sunkin to everyone who is seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist.

I've seen Dr. Sunkin for a little over 3 years now, right around when I began grad school, and I honestly don't think I would've graduated without him! Due to the nature of my program and personal matters, my mental health journey has been all over the place as I tried to manage my stress and anxiety. Staying consistent with weekly sessions, I've been better able to manage my ADHD and depression over the last few years. As I talked with Dr. Sunkin throughout our sessions, he'd help me by addressing my concerns while also pointing out some (relatively obvious!) solutions. When I need to vent, I'd vent. If I'm going through a distressing period of time, then Dr. Sunkin would step in and recommend some steps for me to take. Also, I really appreciate Dr. Sunkin's flexibility and availability! With my schedule, he'd offer alternative times, even when things pop up last second. He's the best!

Dr. Sunkin has been very helpful in getting me through my anxiety. He listens attentively and offers great advice and strategies to reduce anxiety and its hold on me. I have found myself becoming more confident and secure in who I am after only a few short months of weekly appointments.

I have been seeing Dr. Sunkin for therapy for years now. I can say with confidence that I am doing so much better at adjusting to difficulties in my life and the symptoms of my mental illness thanks to his guidance and support. I feel comfortable being honest with him about how I am doing as he is very easygoing, and that helps my therapy sessions be targeted toward what matters most to me. He's a great therapist, and I highly recommend him to anyone going through depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

Dr. Sunkin is an exceptionally experienced mental health professional. I have been seeing Dr. Sunkin since 2018, and he has guided me through the ups and downs of job and life changes, the challenges of a global pandemic, family and relationship issues, the loss of friendships, and feelings of anger, frustration, and worry. He is incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, helping me process my deepest thoughts. Through our weekly sessions, I have built up my confidence and turned it into tangible successes. I owe these successes to the therapy provided by Dr. Sunkin and highly recommend him to everyone. Thank you, Dr. Sunkin!

Dr Sunkin has really helped me deal with anxiety, in particular with regards to my graduate school program.

Dr. Sunkin dramatically helped me with social anxiety. He is a wonderful listener and provides great advice.

Dr.Sunkin helped me treat my anxiety and depression from about 2013-2017 when I was dealing with a lot at school, home, and work. I always felt better after leaving our weekly sessions and sorting through my thoughts on everything going on in my life.

Dr. Sunkin has been vital in helping me deal with both my depression and anxiety. He brings a very human element to his practice and truly cares for the well being of his clients. Highly recommended.

Went in for depression and social anxiety and treatment failed as symptoms increased in seveerity.