Bonnie Christensen

Calm, practical therapy for overwhelmed adults

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Bonnie

Bonnie Christensen is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience helping people who feel worn down by responsibility, loss, or ongoing stress. She focuses on practical, steady support so people can feel clearer and more able to manage day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Bonnie meets people where they are and listens to what feels most urgent. Sessions are conversational and straightforward.

She helps clients name what they carry and figure out small, doable steps to feel steadier and more connected to themselves. Her work addresses common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

She also supports people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness, body image worries, attachment concerns, and problems with communication or commitment. Bonnie uses therapies that focus on thoughts, values, and emotional connection.

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters most. Attachment-based ideas guide work on trust and closeness in relationships.

Sessions are aimed at helping clients regain energy, build clearer boundaries, and make choices that reflect their priorities. Bonnie respects each person's pace and keeps goals realistic.

Her style balances practical tools with compassionate listening to help people move forward. She practices in Florida as an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor - and provides care in English.

Starting therapy begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the clients routine.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Bonnie uses a blend of approaches that focus on thoughts, values, and emotional connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions in that direction while accepting difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change thought patterns that lead to distress, which is useful for anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship experiences shape current trust, closeness, and communication, and can help people build steadier connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Bonnie will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She tailors methods over time and invites collaboration so the plan fits day-to-day life and moves at a comfortable pace.

Online therapy offers practical options for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth or camera use is an issue, and live chat or text-based messaging can serve as shorter check-ins or flexible support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain consistent care from a licensed professional based in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Bonnie helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship struggles. She also works on issues like caregiving stress, chronic illness challenges, attachment concerns, and communication problems.

What is Bonnie's therapeutic style like?

Her sessions are conversational and practical. She combines thought-focused work with values-based exercises and attention to emotional connection.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 20 years of experience working with adults through long-term stress, life transitions, grief, and relationship patterns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor - practicing in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace 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

Licensed in

Florida

Languages

English