Bonnie Spicer, LPC
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
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- Compassionate listening
- Skill-based strategies
- Midlife transitions
About Bonnie
Bonnie Spicer is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee. She uses a compassionate, people-centered approach to help those facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Bonnie aims to make therapy practical and approachable, so clients leave with clear steps they can use between sessions.
She draws from several therapeutic styles, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies, to match methods to each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying stuck patterns, building coping skills, and improving everyday functioning. Topics often include relationship strain, workplace stress, substance use concerns, grief, and challenges tied to identity and intimacy.
Bonnie has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns. She integrates attachment-focused ideas to look at how early connections affect current relationships. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Her work emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and practical steps they can try between sessions. Coaching elements are included for clients who want skill-building around career choices, parenting, or lifestyle change.
Clients who choose her can expect straightforward talk, active problem solving, and a calm, steady presence. People often seek her help for midlife questions, coping with change, and reclaiming direction after loss or major life shifts.
She draws from several therapeutic styles, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies, to match methods to each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying stuck patterns, building coping skills, and improving everyday functioning. Topics often include relationship strain, workplace stress, substance use concerns, grief, and challenges tied to identity and intimacy.
Bonnie has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns. She integrates attachment-focused ideas to look at how early connections affect current relationships. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Her work emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and practical steps they can try between sessions. Coaching elements are included for clients who want skill-building around career choices, parenting, or lifestyle change.
Clients who choose her can expect straightforward talk, active problem solving, and a calm, steady presence. People often seek her help for midlife questions, coping with change, and reclaiming direction after loss or major life shifts.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options
Bonnie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify values and commit to meaningful actions even when uncomfortable thoughts show up, which can help with midlife transitions and coping with change. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bonnie listens to each person’s goals and preferences, and then suggests techniques to try. She tailors the plan based on what is working and adjusts methods as progress unfolds so clients play an active role in deciding their path.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, helping people practice skills and apply them to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Bonnie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges like substance use, relationship strain, grief, and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, blending acceptance, cognitive techniques, and attachment ideas to build coping skills and clear next steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Bonnie has seven years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is Bonnie licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process with Bonnie?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.