- Relationships
- Family of origin
- CBT and mindfulness
About Bonnie
Bonnie Define is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She works with adults around relationships, grief, intimacy-related issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and family of origin concerns. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting challenges, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Bonnie draws on straightforward, practical conversations to help people spot the patterns that keep repeating from their family of origin. She listens to what matters now and helps identify small steps to change unhelpful habits. Sessions focus on everyday problems like communication, commitment questions, and managing overwhelming feelings.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. That range means she is used to short-term crisis work and longer-term support for ongoing issues. She has worked with people after separation or divorce and with those facing major life transitions.
Bonnie uses methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those approaches guide practical exercises, skill building, and focused conversations rather than abstract theory.
People who choose her often want clear tools for stress, better ways to relate, and help loosening patterns learned in childhood. To begin, prospective clients are invited to use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room and emphasizes listening and reflection. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters to them, which can be useful when exploring how family roles affect current choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and managing stress by practicing new ways of thinking and acting.
Bonnie treats finding the right approach as a cooperative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she can adjust techniques as the work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats and scheduling options when you complete the site matching questionnaire to plan sessions that fit everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, and family of origin issues among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical conversations to identify repeating patterns and teach skills for communication and coping.
What is her experience in the field?
She has 24 years of experience and has worked in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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