- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Bonnie
Bonnie Spicer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and substance use concerns. Bonnie also supports people dealing with grief, career shifts, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Bonnie uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people notice patterns that fuel hard reactions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools are used to clarify values and guide purposeful action.
Sessions focus on simple, usable strategies rather than long theory talks. Clients practice new ways of responding to triggers, work through communication problems, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. Bonnie pays attention to attachment concerns and relationship patterns that often underlie repeated anger or resentment.
She supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping problems, and the effects of trauma and loss. Bonnie also addresses control issues, codependency, and issues common in blended families or complex caregiving situations.
Practical coaching around career and life transitions is part of her work when people want concrete steps forward. To start, she asks people to describe recent struggles and current goals so sessions can focus on immediate, workable changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Bonnie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems active, which can help with anger linked to upsetting thoughts. ACT teaches people to notice difficult feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong.Finding the right approach is part of the early sessions. Bonnie will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, symptoms, and daily life. That means trying practical skills, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on feedback from the client.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quiet place that suits them. Therapists can use exercises, skill practice, and brief coaching between meetings to help people manage anger, stress, and relationship problems while keeping therapy tailored to everyday demands.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, substance use, grief, and life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions emphasize short-term strategies and behavior change rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a mental health professional working with a range of concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.