About
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting strain
- Mood and anxiety
About Bonnie
Bonnie Giles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 30 years of experience. She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood concerns including bipolar and depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings. Faith-informed perspectives are available when clients wish to include them.
Bonnie has worked with veterans, caregivers, older adults, and people going through major life transitions. She pays attention to how caregiving, aging, and work stress affect daily life. She also addresses grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns and the practical problems that come with those situations.
Her approach blends well-established therapeutic methods with direct problem-solving. Clients can expect explanations of what each method involves and simple practices to use at home. The work is paced to the individual and aimed at reducing symptoms while strengthening everyday routines and relationships.
Over decades in practice she has helped people facing panic attacks, dissociation, impulsivity, and struggles with guilt and shame. She also supports those exploring life purpose and career shifts. The emphasis is on clear steps forward and realistic strategies for daily life.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and remote care
Bonnie uses well-established, evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and daily challenges. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen anxiety or depression, then practicing new responses to reduce symptoms and improve coping. Trauma-focused methods help people process distressing memories and learn grounding skills to manage flashbacks and emotional arousal.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and preferences together and then pick methods to try. Adjustments are made over time so methods fit the person's needs and pace.
Practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions into a busy parenting schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to check in between in-person visits when that suits daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, bipolar and depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would she work with my specific issue?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and direct conversation to set practical goals and teach coping skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Bonnie has 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker practicing in California.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional differences before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.