Bonnie Pinto-Swift, LICSW
Experienced LICSW for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Family and relationships
About Bonnie Pinto-Swift
Bonnie Pinto-Swift brings four decades of clinical experience to her work with adults across the lifespan. She is an LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - who has supported both younger and older adults in a variety of settings, helping them navigate difficult life situations and complex decisions.
Her practice has addressed a wide range of concerns including job- and peer-related stress, coping with life changes, managing psychiatric histories, and supporting adults and elders who live alone. She has extensive experience assisting families and individuals facing decisions about group care, nursing, or rest-home placement, and she works with clients on managing finances, setting personal goals, and exploring school and career choices. Bonnie also helps people search for meaning and purpose as they consider the next chapters of their lives.
In addition to clinical issues, she has practical experience guiding clients through major life stressors such as buying, selling, or moving homes and the anxiety those events can trigger. Her therapeutic approach centers on helping each client identify the problem they want to address and the goals they hope to achieve. Clients are invited to choose the style of therapy that feels most comfortable, and together with Bonnie they set initial goals and strategies that can evolve as therapy progresses.
She works with people who are in crisis, those seeking change to meet their goals, and those who simply need a skilled listener to sort through decisions. Her focus remains helping individuals build clearer direction, better coping, and a stronger sense of well-being over time.
Her practice has addressed a wide range of concerns including job- and peer-related stress, coping with life changes, managing psychiatric histories, and supporting adults and elders who live alone. She has extensive experience assisting families and individuals facing decisions about group care, nursing, or rest-home placement, and she works with clients on managing finances, setting personal goals, and exploring school and career choices. Bonnie also helps people search for meaning and purpose as they consider the next chapters of their lives.
In addition to clinical issues, she has practical experience guiding clients through major life stressors such as buying, selling, or moving homes and the anxiety those events can trigger. Her therapeutic approach centers on helping each client identify the problem they want to address and the goals they hope to achieve. Clients are invited to choose the style of therapy that feels most comfortable, and together with Bonnie they set initial goals and strategies that can evolve as therapy progresses.
She works with people who are in crisis, those seeking change to meet their goals, and those who simply need a skilled listener to sort through decisions. Her focus remains helping individuals build clearer direction, better coping, and a stronger sense of well-being over time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bonnie Pinto-Swift have?
Bonnie Pinto-Swift has 40 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Bonnie Pinto-Swift a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: MA LICSW 1016610.
In which languages does Bonnie Pinto-Swift provide therapy?
Bonnie Pinto-Swift provides therapy in English.
Where is Bonnie Pinto-Swift located?
She is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Bonnie Pinto-Swift as my therapist?
You can work with Bonnie Pinto-Swift through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bonnie Pinto-Swift work with international clients?
No. Bonnie Pinto-Swift does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bonnie Pinto-Swift cost?
Costs 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 by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Bonnie Pinto-Swift draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the client's priorities guide each session. This approach emphasizes listening deeply, honoring the client’s perspective, and supporting personal choice - it is useful for people who want to clarify goals, improve self-esteem, or navigate life transitions.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented and can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bonnie works together with each person to determine which methods fit best given the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds so therapy feels tailored and collaborative.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives, handle mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity when schedules change. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support in ways that match each client's routine and comfort level.
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