Eileen "Bonnie" Hires helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, and trauma.
01About Eileen
Eileen "Bonnie" Hires helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, and trauma. She also supports those coping with relationship struggles, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, family conflict, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Bonnie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience and works with veteran and armed forces issues as an additional focus.
She approaches therapy in a straightforward, down-to-earth way. Sessions begin with building trust and listening to what matters most.
Background and approach
Bonnie says the first step is understanding each person's goals and daily life so work in session fits their routine. Therapy uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening. When helpful, she draws on dialectical behavior strategies and motivational conversation to support change.
Methods are chosen to match the concern and the person's pace. Bonnie aims to be open and nonjudgmental. She encourages honest conversation and works collaboratively so people feel they are steering the work.
Sessions focus on clear skills, problem solving, and small steps that build over time. Her background includes long experience with addictions and co-occurring concerns in Pennsylvania. That history informs how she addresses family dynamics, adult children of alcoholics, and co-dependency patterns without assuming one single path for recovery.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC004079 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1548488901 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Eileen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Methods Eileen names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Eileen 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
How chosen approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by focusing on what matters and small, steady steps.Client-centered therapy centers on listening and being fully present with the person. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk through difficult feelings and feel heard without judgment.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit daily life, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaborative process means techniques change as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief support, homework check-ins, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into different routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, anger, bipolar symptoms, and stress related to life changes and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is open, direct, and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then works collaboratively on practical steps that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of counseling experience and many years working with addictions and co-occurring issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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