Hi! My name is Bonnie (she/her) and I am passionate about fostering hope and resilience through compassionate, collaborative therapy. I see our work together as a partnership where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to create meaningful change. My background as a peer support specialist allows me to bring lived experience to my clinical work, and I strive to create a safe, affirming space for all clients, including those in LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly communities. Inspired by the empathy of Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation, I believe deeply in the power of connection and understanding to support healing and growth. I enjoy working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, perinatal mental health challenges, life transitions, and parenting struggles. I operate through a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health Disorders, always grounded in the principles of mutual empowerment. A Charlotte native, I am a double graduate of UNC Charlotte with a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. Outside of the office, I am a proud mom in a blended family of five kids, and I love dancing in my kitchen and finding inspiration at our local libraries.