Bonnie Christensen, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

20 years experience
LMHC in Florida
Focus on practical steps

About Bonnie

Bonnie Christensen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of practice helping people feel steadier during hard times. She meets adults who are worn out from carrying responsibilities and who want practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, grief, or low self-worth.

Bonnie listens without judgment and helps people sort out what is most pressing. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep someone stuck and trying doable steps to feel better. She emphasizes gentleness and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her work draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods. Those tools are used to address persistent worry, depression, relationship struggles, confidence issues, and caregiving strain. She also supports people coping with life changes and the emotional effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

Bonnie’s background includes two decades of clinical experience in Florida. That experience shapes an approach that balances practical skill-building with attention to feelings and personal values. She respects each person’s pace and priorities during the course of therapy.

People who come to Bonnie often want clear steps they can try between sessions. In therapy she helps set small, manageable goals and tracks what’s helpful. The aim is to restore a sense of control, connection, and forward movement so daily life feels more livable again.

How Bonnie’s approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering a respectful space to explore feelings and gain clarity without pressure.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Bonnie will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care through life transitions or after local disruptions caused by natural or human-caused disaster. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help clients build skills and move toward clearer priorities in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic 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 Issues Money and financial issues Mood 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bonnie commonly address?

She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship patterns, and self-esteem problems. Additional areas include caregiver strain, chronic illness challenges, dissociation, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is steady, practical, and respectful. She combines skill-building with attention to feelings and works at a pace that fits each person.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Bonnie has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults who feel exhausted or overwhelmed by responsibility and life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.