- Depression support
- Relationship focus
- Practical coping skills
About Bonnie
Bonnie Define is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. Her manner is compassionate and straightforward, focused on helping clients find clearer perspectives and practical steps forward.
Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and her master’s degree in counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. That range gives her experience with both short-term concerns and longer-term mental health needs.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. For people affected by trauma, she draws on trauma-focused methods to help identify patterns and build coping skills.
Bonnie often supports couples trying to strengthen their relationships and individuals recovering from divorce or other significant losses. She also works with clients managing chronic stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. Conversations aim to be practical, with steps clients can try between meetings.
Her background in hospitals and community agencies means she’s familiar with crisis work and with ongoing therapeutic care. Prospective clients are encouraged to message her with questions before scheduling to see if her approach feels like a good fit.
Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and her master’s degree in counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. That range gives her experience with both short-term concerns and longer-term mental health needs.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. For people affected by trauma, she draws on trauma-focused methods to help identify patterns and build coping skills.
Bonnie often supports couples trying to strengthen their relationships and individuals recovering from divorce or other significant losses. She also works with clients managing chronic stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. Conversations aim to be practical, with steps clients can try between meetings.
Her background in hospitals and community agencies means she’s familiar with crisis work and with ongoing therapeutic care. Prospective clients are encouraged to message her with questions before scheduling to see if her approach feels like a good fit.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.