About me

I believe that each one of us has the answers to our problems inside of us. However, sometimes we need someone on our journey to help us unlock those answers by asking the right questions---things you may not have considered, presenting proven strategies, and psychoeducation. Although you will make strides with the energy and effort you give, the number one predictor that one will improve is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I hope to provide a place of warmth, compassion, and acceptance in which you feel empowered and free to approach any concerns. I am here to help you along on your journey.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Utah. I graduated from Florida Atlantic University with an Educational Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling. I also earned a Master's of Art from Roosevelt University. Over the last 7 years, the bulk of my experience has been working with children and adolescents along with their families. The theoretical framework that I usually draw from is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I also apply Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Techniques as needed. I address trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, interpersonal skills/social skills, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, problem-solving, and decision-making. I also have experience with parent management training and substance abuse. In conjunction with therapy, I believe that exercise, proper nutrition, and good sleep hygiene are an integral part of overcoming mental health concerns.

Change, even positive change can be challenging and uncomfortable. I hope to provide the necessary support as a champion of change.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Body image , Communication problems , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Guilt and shame , Impulsivity , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NV LCPC CP5629-R

MA LMHC 10000162

FL LMHC MH17684

AZ LPC LPC-21952

NJ LPC 37PC00927900

UT LCMHC 12987297-6004


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chinyere Tunsill. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties

I greatly appreciate Chinyere's honesty and ability to hold me accountable for my actions. She has helped me a great deal.

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month

Chinyere was extremely kind and thoughtful in her approach to therapy with my son - I appreciate her!

Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is very understanding, and lets me talk and a lot of times, helps me to work out my problems, and in some cases I’ve solved the problem. She is a big reason that I was able to improve my well being!

Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Chinyere has been such a positive complement to my life!

Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is just amazing, full of resources. Changed my life around.

Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

It feels good not to feel judged and communicate any and everything that is on my mind and Chinyere is making me more comfortable with this experience. She is very good with giving advice and inspiration no matter what I am going through in my life. I'm looking forward to having more sessions with her in the future.

Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Chinyere is a good therapist. She cares about her clients and is proactive in offering helpful tools to help people grow and overcome internal struggles.

Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes

Chinyere is always available when I response, and gives me advice.

Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months

Chinyere is very flexible and easy to get a hold of. My daughter has met with her 4 times and she really likes her.

Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coaching

Chin is very helpful, insightful, supportive, and responsive. She supported me through a very important life decision and am very appreciative.

Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Chinyere, even though I have only had 3 sessions has been amazing. She listened to everything I had to say and broke every emotion down one step at a time. She also has sent me material that is relevant to me and my process. It’s crazy to think how just a short period of time with someone could make such a big impact. Thank you

Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Amazing. She uses her ability to really listen and get the roots of my issues and how to have the best coping mechanisms as well as practices of improving myself everyday. I am blessed to have her as my therapist and I will continue to pay and support the teen counseling platform because of Chinyere.

Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Chinyere is a gifted professional who specializes in trauma therapy. She has helped me conquer my anxiety by supplying me with holistic, sustainable tools that I can use when faced with negative thoughts.

She has encouraged me to challenge old beliefs, look at situations from different perspectives, and study beneficial techniques from experts in the field.

Thanks to Chinyere, I know what self love is and feel as though I have come out a stronger, healthier person.

Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

She's great.

Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Chinyere is excellent and always keeps appointments. She provides valuable resources and is extremely down to earth.

Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

Chinyere is great with exploring problems with me and helping me realize problem areas and solutions on my own but offering support when I don’t. She is very responsive, always on time for sessions, and the regular tips she sends out about various topics are great and my favorite feature of working with her. Highly recommend!

Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Great therapist. She genuinely cares about you and what you’re going through and always gives you great advice. I can honestly say she’s the one therapist I can always go back to and always learn something from. Thank you.

Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks

Chinyere does a great job providing information and is patient with difficult patients.

Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Chin is great. She never gives up on me. Even when I kind of give up on myself

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Working with Chinyere has been a really positive experience. I have reached levels of healing I haven't reached with prior therapists. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Chinyere responds to me quickly, and provides me with tools and home work.

Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I really like the time I have sent with Ms tunsill so far. She is literally the best

Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Very good

Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I worked w Chinyere for about two years or so. I was extremely resistant for a long time but in the last year some of the messages and tools for a better life really sunk in. While I am far from all the way back in the swing I have a path forward and things are starting to feel more normal and more like real me and happier me from before an onslaught of crappy life events. Am very thankful for Chinyere's help.

Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd

I have had a few sessions with Chinyere, I appreciate her dedication to her clients. I feel like I have come leaps and bounds in the short time I have been speaking with her. She is easy to talk to, friendly and very resourceful! Would happily recommend her to anyone.

Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

shes so calm and understanding. allowing you space and time to build trust with her. she understands and respects your boundaries, very professional but at the same time able to understand and address personal issue i shared without giving away too much advices but more so offers reliable sources from credible authors / references to deliver her advices, messages. Thanks Chin!

Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Chinyere (Chin as she was introduced to me) is the best therapist I have found in my adult life. I have been seeing her for almost a year and it feels like I’m having a weekly chat with a friend about things and she has the greatest methods to guide myself through the process. I am someone with a complex traumatic childhood and have a lot of present life unavoidable daily stressors. Chin has helped me develop skills I wasn’t privileged with developing as a child as an adult functioning in real time life. She has been extremely patient with me finding the words and strength to vocalize a lot of my past and I never knew just saying it out loud to someone can help. Having her as my therapist has helped me feel heard. My family is mixed and diverse and packed full of generational trauma and abuse. She has helped me to navigate and understand the effects of their unhealed pasts and the importance of working on myself. I am very grateful for finding her last year. Thank you for hiring the best ❤️

Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem

she’s really nice and listens to people and actually tries to understand them and isn’t afraid to go deep into their feelings

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Chin is helpful and understanding, she always asks clarifying questions and offers practical advice. I feel heard and supporting working with her, and optimistic that my goals are achievable. She also recommends good resources with which to learn on my own, in between sessions.

Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Before being matched with Chinyere, I felt that therapy wasn't for me. Chinyere changed that. She is proactive- going out of her way to deliver truly helpful information and tips. She is relatable- always sharing content that is easy to understand and apply. She is flexible and accommodating. I have learned so much from Chinyere, and I'm grateful for the positive impact she has had.

Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

What I like most about Chinyere is that she is open, reliable, humble, engaged, listens, and sincerely wants to be helpful.

Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Working with Ms. T was absolutely amazing, I was able to get farther in my healing in just a few weeks than I was in months with another therapist. The only reason I left was because I moved out of state! I stayed with her for almost 6 months and was able to learn a lot about myself. She's very no nonsense without being mean about it, just gives you the gentle truth without frills. Highly recommend!

Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Chinyere is an amazing therapist. This is my first time speaking with a therapist and she’s made the process so easy. I look forward to our sessions because she’s so insightful. I feel as though she cares about my feelings and helps me to sort them. She’s great!

Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Amazing counselor, she is helping me chart my path forward

Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Chinyere is very kind and easy to talk to. She is compassionate. And she clearly understands the challenges and provides very good resources and direction to help get to the bottom of the problem. She gives 100% of herself.

Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Chinyere, is AMAZING!

Written on Jan 07, 2022 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Great counselor who will give you practical tools to cope in your daily life!

Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 months

I have been through therapist to therapist since age 8, never until now have i found one that has helped me. She helps me find better ways to communicate and control my anger. I really miss her, however we couldn’t afford it.

Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Chin has shared with me tools I find very effective in responding and mitigating my depression. So grateful for her expert guidance!

Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is very knowledgeable for any subject i bring up and provides awesome tools for you to work on. Would definitely recommend to anybody that needs help :)

Written on Oct 23, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

My sessions with Chinyere feel like I'm talking to a friend, and she provides me with great tools, offers new ways of thinking, and holds me accountable for my actions and decisions. She guides our conversations effortlessly to ensure I am getting the most out of my session, and our conversations are always insightful and interesting to me. Not only do I feel seen and heard working with Chin, but I feel like I learn a lot from her as well and always leave with a smile on my face, even if it's been an emotional session.

Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem

Great listener and very understanding in our situation.

Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She is so down to earth and real. She really brings out the best in me.

Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s amazing! Really understands personality disorders and trauma. She is all about shifting the mind in a positive view. Thank you!

Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ms Tunsill was my third therapist & I really enjoyed her. She provided me w/ great tools & resources. A great joy to work with!

Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Chin never fails to ground me and uplift me after a session. I'm a lot healthier because of her.

Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Chinyere has been such a great guide and a person that is ready to listen to anything that you have to say. She has offered great advice and helpful techniques to cope with different things such as low-self esteem and confidence. I would highly recommend Chinyere as she has helped me realize my worth and work through negative thoughts that I no longer entertain!

Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

We have been working together for a few months. I see and feel the improvement in some of my concerns that I am getting better and my peace is being restored. I appreciate Chinyere actively listening, re directing me when I lose focus and gives me the requested homework to reinforce our session. She is wonderful asset and I would recommend her to others who are seeking counseling!

Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching

I would like to thank Dr. Tunsill from the bottom of my heart for her services because she has helped me improve my mental health. She was able not only relate to my problems, but also guide me through the obstacles with exercises and research. There was not a time where I felt that I was not being heard, she listened. I am forever grateful and will definitely be back!

Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Chinyere has been great with helping me through some issues in my life. She tells it like it is and asks the hard questions to really get to the root of issues. I’ve had two session with her so far and I already feel like I can breathe again. I still have a long journey ahead of me but I’m glad I took this step. Thank you Chinyere!

Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I felt more help from Chinyere in one session than I had in weeks and months with other therapists. She's been very attentive and gives me multiple things to do, try, and focus on to help me start to heal.

Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Chin has been a life saver. Right away she was giving me applicable advice and helping me see things in a new way. I’m excited to continue learning from her. She has been a great help.

Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Chinyere will tell you what she sees, and it's often the thing you need to hear but haven't admitted to yourself. She shares awesome resources.

Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Great therapist. Totally gets me

Written on Mar 20, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Chinyere is an excellent and wise counselor and uses principles of positive thinking, recognizing trauma and attracting value in life to help me advance mentally.

Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

Chinyere is absolutely phenomenal! She makes therapy tailored to your needs and provides resources and external links to help you in your journey. I am fascinated by her care and insight. Would absolutely recommend!

Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder

My theraphy with Chinyere Tunsill has been empowering and extremely postive in my healing process. I'm so thankful that Ihave found her.

Written on Feb 27, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

She's amazing and caring. She wants you to have all the tools to help you.

Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Chinyere takes her time to listen to me and continuously provides me with ways to better myself.

Written on Jan 23, 2021 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Chinyere has been very reliable in getting back to me in a timely manner
I felt comfortable meeting with her via Webcam chat. She has also been very helpful and accommodating to all the the topics I bring up daily.

Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

This counselor helped me get to the root of my main concerns. I work on the topics we discuss and come forward more educated and healthy and I progress.

Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Chinyere is very easy to talk to, provides a ton of resources from a lot of different paradigms, and is able to hold space. I always feel supported and encouraged after talking with her.

Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Chinyere takes her role seriously! She is great at listening and has helped me. So glad I found her.

Written on Oct 28, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

I see improvement in just 2 sessions. I’m being supplied with tools and homework. Chinyere is fantastic very knowledgeable and respectful. She seems to really care.

Written on Oct 25, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes

Chinyere has been amazing with being supportive of me when I need it most and I have no one really else in the world to listen. She has given me good coping tools and made me feel like over time I can get through the pain I’m feeling for the loss of my fiancé. I would highly recommend her!

Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks

She is wonderful, so helpful and kind!

Written on Oct 04, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very helpful and intelligent!

Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Chinyere has been very helpful and given me lots of real tools to cope. Highly recommend.

Written on Aug 30, 2020 after therapy with Chinyere for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd

Chinyere Tunsill is really great. She is kind, thoughtful, helpful, and positive.

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