San Antonio Therapists & Counselors

Bonnie’s path to becoming a therapist includes twelve years of service in the U.S. Navy as a combat Veteran, followed by a career supporting people through mental health, substance use, trauma, and complex life circumstances. She earned her Master of Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health from the University of Washington and has worked with Veterans, families, couples, children and teens, schools, and the court system.

That range of experience has taught Bonnie that therapy cannot follow a predetermined script. She pays close attention to what each person needs, adjusting the pace and direction of sessions as trust develops. For clients carrying the effects of trauma or distressing experiences, this means having room to process what happened without feeling pushed to move faster than they are ready for.

Bonnie considers the relationship between therapist and client one of the most important parts of effective therapy. Her style is intuitive and strengths-based, balancing deeper exploration with concrete ways to manage the challenges clients are facing now. She may incorporate EMDR when appropriate, along with cognitive, narrative, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches.

Her experience is particularly relevant for Veterans and military-connected clients, as well as individuals and couples working through relationship concerns, grief, substance use, trauma, self-esteem, or questions surrounding identity and significant life experiences. Ultimately, Bonnie wants clients to leave therapy with a clearer understanding of themselves and greater confidence in their ability to move forward.