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Bonnie Define, LPC

Compassionate counselor for relationships and transitions
  • Relationship guidance
  • 24 years experience
  • Online and phone sessions

About Bonnie Define

Bonnie Define is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals and couples. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University, and has been practicing since 2001.

Her clinical background spans inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, non-profit agencies, and private practice, which informs a flexible and practical approach to care. She has extensive experience helping couples strengthen and preserve relationships, supporting people healing from divorce and other traumatic life events, and working with individuals managing depression, anxiety, or chronic stress.

Bonnie has also supported clients with significant mental health diagnoses and those in crisis, offering steady guidance through difficult transitions. She is known for a compassionate, thoughtful manner that helps clients sort through their experiences, gain perspective, and move toward healing.

Prospective clients are invited to message her to talk briefly before scheduling a session, so they can determine fit and next steps together.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Bonnie Define have?

Bonnie Define has 24 years of experience.

Is Bonnie Define a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include AZ LPC LPC-22872 and MO LPC 2007029977.

In which languages does Bonnie Define provide therapy?

Bonnie Define provides therapy in English.

Where is Bonnie Define located?

Bonnie Define is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Bonnie Define as my therapist?

You can work with Bonnie Define through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Bonnie Define work with international clients?

No. Bonnie Define does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Bonnie Define cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches offered online and how they help

Bonnie draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a collaborative relationship where the client’s experience guides the work; this approach supports self-exploration, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it a practical option for depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with daily challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple emotion-regulation practices that often complement other approaches, especially for chronic stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As a licensed professional, Bonnie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and additional support is available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from the comfort of one’s own setting.

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