Bonnie Define is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, and major life changes.
01About Bonnie
Bonnie Define is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. She frames work around practical support and steady guidance so clients can move toward clearer choices and calmer days. She draws on 24 years in counseling settings that include hospitals, nonprofit programs, and independent practice.
That experience means she has helped people through divorce, traumatic events, and times of high stress or crisis.
Background and approach
She also supports those coping with caregiver strain, codependency, emptiness, and challenges tied to family of origin. Bonnie uses straightforward talk and active listening to understand what matters most to each person. She blends client-centered work with skills-based tools so people learn ways to manage anxiety, shift negative patterns, and improve communication.
Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies appear in sessions when they fit the client’s goals. Sessions are practical and goal-minded. She helps people develop steps they can try between meetings, then reviews what worked and what to change.
For those who have experienced trauma, Bonnie incorporates trauma-focused methods alongside coping skills to support emotional safety and healing. Her approach aims to be warm yet direct so clients leave with clearer options. Bonnie works in Missouri as an LPC and draws on decades of varied clinical experience to tailor care to each person’s situation.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2007029977 · expires June 2027
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH9030 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22872 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1386955052 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Bonnie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Bonnie names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Bonnie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that fit your needs online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and helps the therapist and client set goals based on what the client values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking big problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness therapy trains attention to the present moment and builds awareness of habits that keep problems going; it can help with anxiety, emotional reactivity, and improving day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods until a good fit is found. Sessions combine listening with concrete tools so progress can be tracked and plans adjusted together.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share brief updates, journal thoughts, or get ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Bonnie commonly address?
She supports people with relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and direct, focusing on practical steps, active listening, and collaborative goal-setting.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Bonnie brings 24 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, nonprofit agencies, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed for Bonnie?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri with licenses recorded as AZ LPC and MO LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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