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Bonnie Christensen, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Bonnie
Bonnie Christensen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She often works with people who have spent years carrying responsibilities for others and who now feel worn down or disconnected from themselves.
Bonnie describes meeting clients where they are and helping them notice how stress and caregiving have accumulated over time. Sessions are practical and focused on identifying patterns that keep someone feeling stuck. She talks through what is happening, clarifies goals, and tries manageable steps to relieve immediate distress.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based ideas. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. ACT helps clarify values and take action even when emotions are strong. Attachment-informed work looks at how past relationships shape present patterns.
She often helps people who feel emotionally depleted, burned out, or unsure of who they are after years of supporting others. That includes challenges with confidence, communication problems, commitment and control issues, and the strain of caregiving. Grief, chronic illness or pain, dissociation, and issues linked to attachment or abandonment are also areas she addresses.
Bonnie asks clients to move at a comfortable pace while focusing on concrete steps that fit daily life. The goal is steadier mood, clearer thinking, and more sustainable ways of handling responsibilities. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
How CBT, ACT, and Attachment Work in Online Sessions
Bonnie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize patterns of thinking that increase stress and anxiety. CBT sessions focus on noticing thoughts, testing them in everyday life, and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. ACT emphasizes practical actions and acceptance strategies rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate feelings first.
Attachment-based ideas are used to examine how past relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. This work looks at recurring interaction styles and helps someone try different ways of relating that feel safer and more effective.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bonnie collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made. That collaborative process helps keep sessions focused and relevant to day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets clients use different communication styles during workday breaks or when camera use is not feasible.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, attachment and abandonment issues, and dissociation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try more effective responses. Sessions include practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or uncertain after long periods of responsibility. That experience informs her practical, step-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the initial scheduling flow.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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