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Bonice Nelson, LCSW, LICSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative approaches
About Bonice
Bonice Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of experience. She is licensed in Florida and Virginia and works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family strain, career concerns, and life transitions.
She uses direct, practical approaches to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and tracking what works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she relies on to make those steps concrete and measurable.
She also draws on motivational interviewing when someone needs help finding reasons to change and building simple plans. Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to try new, more useful ways of describing experiences.
Her style is straightforward and task-oriented. Conversations are organized around clear goals and short-term strategies people can practice between sessions. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.
Bonice aims to help people regain a sense of control over day-to-day stress and choices. She works with issues like guilt, shame, isolation, caregiver stress, and questions of life purpose. If someone is considering therapy, she asks them to start by describing the most pressing problem so sessions can focus on practical next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Bonice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and then to practice small, measurable changes. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify personal reasons for change and to build step-by-step plans. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves to reduce shame and isolation.Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will review goals and preferences with the person and suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted based on what the person reports between sessions and what feels most helpful in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy structured, goal-oriented, and focused on practical steps that can be used between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, family strain, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try small behavioral experiments, and measure whether changes reduce distress.
What is her background and experience?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and has five years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Florida and Virginia with the credentials LCSW and LICSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; check any location-specific requirements before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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