Sunny Strasburg, Lmft
Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, educator, speaker, and pioneering author, specializes in psychedelic therapies and training clinicians to be skilled and trauma-informed psychedelic therapists. As the founder of The Theradelic Approach, she equips clinicians with trauma-informed psychedelic-assisted therapy methods, blending IFS, EMDR, archetypal psychology, trauma-informed care, and her extensive experience. Her debut book, "The Theradelic Approach," delineates these innovative methodologies, elevating therapeutic standards of best practice. Sunny catalyzes transformation among leaders in artificial intelligence technology, business, finance, investment, and entertainment, fostering empathy and connectivity. Collaborating with Dr. Richard Schwartz, she creates impactful experiences that inspire compassion and creativity. Having served as clinical director for VR mental health projects, she gained firsthand experience in the ethical challenges of these technologies. Sunny is also dedicated to supporting professionals in AI ethics, climate change, and social justice. Mrs Strasburg developed, obtained funding for, and provided psychotherapeutic support for an innovative pilot mental health program for personnel at the nonprofit organization, the Civilization Research Institute. Sunny's expertise resonates through engagements at National Public Radio, SXSW, EMDRIA, Psychedelic Science, the IFS Conference, and The Expanded States of Consciousness Worldwide Summit.
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