- Thoughts and habits focus
- Practical coping skills
- Calm and steady support
About Bonnie
Bonnie Christensen is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people who feel worn out from responsibility and stress. She often meets people who have spent years being the dependable one and now feel drained, anxious, or unsure who they are. Bonnie focuses on clear, practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable again.
Her work centers on thoughts and everyday habits, and she mixes widely used approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based ideas. In sessions she helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep them stuck, and then test small changes that can ease stress and improve mood. The goal is steadier routines and fewer moments of spiraling worry.
Bonnie supports adults facing persistent anxiety, low mood, grief, strained relationships, low self-esteem, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving or chronic stress. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, codependency, and problems with communication and commitment. Her clinical work is grounded in helping people reconnect to what matters to them and build sustainable habits.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process that moves at the client’s pace. Sessions are meant to be respectful and practical, focusing on what helps someone feel clearer and more capable. Bonnie practices in Florida as a Florida licensed mental health counselor and holds the LMHC credential.
If you want a straightforward approach to changing unhelpful thoughts and daily routines, she offers a calm, steady partner for that work.
Her work centers on thoughts and everyday habits, and she mixes widely used approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based ideas. In sessions she helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep them stuck, and then test small changes that can ease stress and improve mood. The goal is steadier routines and fewer moments of spiraling worry.
Bonnie supports adults facing persistent anxiety, low mood, grief, strained relationships, low self-esteem, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving or chronic stress. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, codependency, and problems with communication and commitment. Her clinical work is grounded in helping people reconnect to what matters to them and build sustainable habits.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process that moves at the client’s pace. Sessions are meant to be respectful and practical, focusing on what helps someone feel clearer and more capable. Bonnie practices in Florida as a Florida licensed mental health counselor and holds the LMHC credential.
If you want a straightforward approach to changing unhelpful thoughts and daily routines, she offers a calm, steady partner for that work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for persistent worry, low motivation, and finding direction after loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that keep stress and anxiety active and testing small changes to see what helps in daily life. It fits well when the goal is clearer thinking and steadier routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it straightforward to continue work between in-person visits if that becomes helpful. Licensed professionals generally use the same therapeutic tools online as they do in person, focusing on practical changes to thoughts and everyday habits that fit into real life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Bonnie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment and body image concerns.
What is Bonnie's general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses thought-focused work and small habit changes to help clients feel steadier and more able to cope.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience working with adults through stress, major life changes, and long-term caregiving strain.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Bonnie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.