Bonnie Define, LPC

Bonnie Define is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma and abuse. Bonnie also helps those dealing with parenting challenges, work stress, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people untangle what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems returning. Bonnie draws on client-centered ideas to tailor the work to each person’s needs and preferences.

Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, nonprofit agencies, and private practice. This range of settings means she has supported people in crisis as well as those needing longer-term care. Her training includes a Master’s degree in Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida.

In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused work when appropriate. The goal is to reduce distress and build skills that fit into everyday life. She aims to be compassionate and thoughtful while helping people find clearer perspectives and practical changes.

People who want to ask a question before booking are invited to send a message. The first steps typically involve a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

How Bonnie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adapting the pace to each person. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to be heard and to plan personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets healing from traumatic events by helping people process memories and build coping skills to manage triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. This may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and then adjusting based on what helps most.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking since formats are not listed on the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations without travel time. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain regular appointments and to practice skills between sessions, helping therapy fit into everyday life.