Bonnie Giles, LCSW

Evidence-based methods and flexible online care

Bonnie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and symptom management. One common approach emphasizes cognitive and behavioral strategies - identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing them, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. This approach helps with panic, mood swings, and everyday stress.

Another common element is trauma-informed care that helps people work through reminders, distressing memories, and related reactions. The work moves at a pace set by the client and uses grounding and regulation skills to manage strong feelings. These methods are useful for posttraumatic stress and complex grief.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Bonnie works with each client to choose techniques that match their goals, values, and daily life. She checks in about what’s helping and adapts methods over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports short reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.