Shalonda Crawford, Psy.D.

Like a vibrant beam of light, Shalonda K. Crawford, who is aptly known as Dr. Sunshine, approaches the issues we face today with an open mind and a compassionate heart. Her genuine concern and positive energy allow her to permeate the hearts and minds of clients and captive audiences that she encounters.

With 6 professional degrees in tow, Dr. Crawford is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. She is adept in exploring deep-seeded issues and identifying the silver lining. As the radio host of, “The Dr. Sunshine Show” on Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Talk 1580 AM in Los Angeles, CA, she is doing therapy with the world. There, she tackles the task of eliminating mental health stereotypes, negative impacts, and stigma that are attached to it in the Black community. Dr. Sunshine speaks at various national events, conferences, workshops and on expert panels as well as appearing on several television shows including, WE tv’s Hip Hop Homicides, REELZ America’s Most Evil, VH1’s Love & Listings, All Black’s Notorious Queens, Fox Soul’s Chatter & The Tammi Mac Show, Montell Jordan’s Master Peace podcast, ABC7 Morning News, KTLA Morning Show, Steve Harvey’s ‘Steve on Watch,’ and many other media platforms and outlets such as the TedxCrenshaw Salon.

Dr. Sunshine is resolute in her efforts regarding the state of our nation and the unrest that Black and other minority communities feel. She is equally active in the pursuit to break down the stereotypical and stigmatic walls that prevent us from living our absolute best lives.

In addition to her own private practice, Dr. Sunshine is also a spiritual advisor who works to integrate spirituality and psychotherapy to eradicate the stigma associated with Christians seeking counseling for various mental health conditions including chronic depression, anxiety, abuse, and trauma.
Dr. Crawford’s vast and broad experience in providing psychotherapy and guidance for a widely diverse clientele has made her one of the most highly sought after psychologist of our time. Be sure to follow Dr. Sunshine on her website: LifeBrightNow.com and other social media platforms: