Kendra Pinamonti
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MA, LMFT
Kendra Pinamonti, LMFT, founder of Sunshine Inside Therapy, believes in the power of the mind-body connection. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-understanding, and achieve emotional balance. Her approach combines practical tools, insight, and collaboration to guide clients toward optimism, hope, and healing.
Services
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Individual Therapy for adults and teens to address anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
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Couples and Relationship Counseling focused on communication, rebuilding connection, and resolving long-standing patterns.
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Trauma Processing and Healing using EMDR, IFS, and somatic approaches to integrate past experiences and reduce emotional distress.
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Parenting Support to navigate challenges, increase emotional regulation, and strengthen family relationships.
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Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Therapy to build awareness of emotional and physical responses, fostering resilience and calm.
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Guidance for overcoming unresolved childhood wounds, workplace stress, and complex relational patterns that impact daily life.
Background
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Founder and CEO of Sunshine Inside Therapy, a private practice dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space for healing.
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, trauma, and relationship challenges.
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Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Washington State University.
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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of San Diego.
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Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Resource Therapy (Parts Work), Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Trained in Somatic Therapy, Attachment/Interpersonal Neurobiology, Daniel Siegel’s Mindsight Theory, Neuroptimal Neurofeedback, and Mindfulness-Based Practices.
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Draws on both professional expertise and personal experience navigating complex family dynamics, divorce, and blended family life, bringing empathy and relatability to her work.
