The Sunshine’s Haven Counseling Center, LLC

02/26/2026

There are a limited number of openings for new therapy patients and executive coaching clients beginning March 16th with our CEO and Lead Psychotherapist, Afiya K. If you are on the waitlist, check your emails for more information. To schedule your consultations, click the link below https://sunshineshaven.clientsecure.me

11/12/2025

Congratulations to our CEO and Lead Psychotherapist on being a recipient of The Grind Awards for her dedication to the mental health field. We are so proud! ☀️🏆🤎

11/12/2025

Thank you to CWJ Group LLC, a proud sponsor of The Rejuvenation Retreat 2025 and our nonprofit efforts at The Sunshine's Haven Empowerment!

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit: https://givebutter.com/RRsponsors

11/04/2025

We’re growing — and we’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven professionals to join our team!

📌 Open Positions (Part-Time & Full-Time):
✅ Preschool Teachers
✅ Master’s-Level Counselors

At Sunshine’s Therapeutic Playhouse, we blend developmental learning with therapeutic support to create a nurturing, creative, and safe environment for children. If you’re committed to helping little learners thrive and supporting families with compassion, we’d love to meet you.

📨 Apply Today:
Send your resume to info@thesunshineshaven.com or visit www.sunshinetheraplay.com.

Join us in creating a brighter tomorrow — one child at a time. ☀️

11/03/2025

Why host The Rejuvenation Retreat in November — the answer is both practical and intentional.
1️⃣ Because… Gulf Coast Weather
If you’re from this area, you know our November weather is a toss-up — either chilly by our standards or a beautiful, breezy 75° under blue skies. And honestly? Both can be healing. There’s something restorative about the beach in its more peaceful season.
2️⃣ Because… This Retreat Has Evolved Over a Decade
When I started hosting retreats ten years ago, they were simple one-day gatherings. Over time, they grew into meaningful 3+ day experiences. I’ve held them in spring, I’ve tried May (until COVID stepped in), and eventually I shifted them toward the end of the year — but intentionally before the holiday rush.
3️⃣ Because… This Season Is Tender for Many
Seasonal affective disorder, depressive symptoms, trauma triggers, and grief often intensify as the holidays approach. November retreats became my way of creating a space for:
• a reset before the season begins
• emotional grounding
• preparing for family dynamics that spark anxiety
• honoring loved ones who are no longer here
• stepping into a new season and a new year with clarity and strength

This retreat is designed to give you room to breathe, release, and reconnect — before life gets louder. Your end-of-year reset is waiting for you. 💛

10/29/2025

Honored to highlight one of our remarkable presenters for The Rejuvenation Retreat — Carrie Hubbard, a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in substance abuse prevention, trauma, and assault recovery.

Her session, “Life After Trauma,” offers a compassionate space for reflection, healing, and renewal. Through guided insight and practical tools, she’ll help participants reconnect with their inner strength, rediscover peace, and embrace the possibility of life beyond pain.

This powerful session reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming your story and moving forward with resilience and hope. 💛

10/27/2025

You asked, we listened. After our original registration closed, a few people reached out saying they miscalculated the deadline, so registration for The Rejuvenation Retreat has been extended! ✨
Only 7 spots left to join us for a weekend of rest, renewal, and rejuvenation. 💛
Here’s a glimpse of what’s waiting for you:
November 20th, Thursday
🏝️Check-in & Welcome Session
🏝️Sunset Yoga & Mindfulness
🏝️Opening Dinner & Evening Connection
November 21st, Friday - Late Check-in (if needed)
🧘🏽‍♀️Sunrise and Sunset Yoga
🧘🏽‍♀️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Provided
🧘🏽‍♀️Wellness Sessions: Self-Identity, Burnout, Relationships, Meditation & Breath Work, Sound Healing and more
🧘🏽‍♀️Panel Discussions & Evening Reflection
November 22nd, Saturday
🌸Sunrise Yoga
🌸Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Provided
🌸Wellness Sessions: Candle Making, Compassion Fatigue, Trauma, Grief, Estate Planning, and more
🌸Sunset Yoga & Restorative Moments
November 23rd, Sunday
☀️Sunrise Yoga
☀️Breakfast Provided
☀️Closing Wellness Sessions & Final Panel Discussions
This retreat is your invitation to slow down, pour into yourself, and rediscover your balance. 🌺
📅 New Deadline: November 1st
📍 Location: The Island Resort
💛 Limited Spots: 7 remaining

10/08/2025

09/26/2025

This year, we’ve included so many wonderful additions and India Bryant is one of them!! India will be facilitating sound healing and candle making workshops at The Rejuvenation Retreat 2025 and we cannot wait!!

Be sure to register TODAY! In the meantime, read more about India below.

“Music has always been my escape—the language I knew before I even had words for my pain. From playing the flute in middle school, to marching with the band all four years at Alabama A&M University, to joining Sigma Alpha Iota, music carried me through my darkest times. It was the first way I learned to heal and the place I always felt at home.

Later in life, after walking through trauma, depression, and seasons of disconnection, I was guided to sound healing. The vibration of bowls, drums, and chimes reached places in me that nothing else could—lifting heaviness, restoring calm, and helping me rediscover myself. I realized that music and sound weren’t just for me—they were gifts I was meant to share.

Inspired by my grandmother, who nurtured and cared for our community, I carry on her legacy through Ruth’s Garden and my wellness practices. I now use sound, music, and sacred practices to help women release, restore, and reconnect to themselves. My purpose is simple: to help others let music guide them out of their own dark times, just as it once guided me.”

https://www.thesunshineshaven.com/the-retreat

09/24/2025

Are you ready to hit PAUSE before the holidays and new year to pour into YOU?! We definitely are! Join us November 20th -23rd for The Rejuvenation Retreat 2025 in Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, Florida! We are excited to welcome new retreat comers, as well as our repeat rejuvenators for a time of relaxation, restoration and fun. Space is limited, so you do not want to miss the chance to secure your spot at our all-inclusive retreat... where peace meets purpose. 💕🏖☀️

09/24/2025

Imagine waking up to the sound of ocean waves, your mornings beginning with gentle yoga and guided meditation, and your afternoons filled with restorative workshops and inspiring conversations. 🌊✨

This November 20th–23rd, join us in beautiful Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, for The Rejuvenation Retreat — an all-inclusive experience designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.

From ocean-view rooms and delicious meals to therapist-led panels, presentations, and restorative practices, every detail of this retreat is curated to bring you peace, clarity, and renewal.

Spaces are limited, and this transformative experience begins at just $750 per person. Secure your spot today and give yourself the gift of rejuvenation. 🌅

✨ Register now at www.thesunshineshaven.com/the-retreat

09/24/2025