Bonnie Spicer

Hopeful, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPC Tennessee

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Bonnie

Bonnie Spicer is an LPC practicing in Tennessee who centers her work on evidence-informed strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience and a compassionate, client-focused orientation to each interaction, aiming to help clients build practical tools and clearer self-understanding. Bonnie emphasizes collaboration and skill-building so individuals can address symptoms and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Her practice covers a broad set of concerns including depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, and workplace stress, as well as attention-related and bipolar conditions. Bonnie also works with issues like compassion fatigue, eating and sleep disturbances, chronic illness and pain, and attachment or abandonment themes.

She integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to a client’s needs. Sessions are offered through multiple remote formats and she helps clients develop coping strategies, improve communication, and make changes aligned with their values.

Her goal is to support practical growth and resilience so clients can move forward with greater confidence and improved day-to-day functioning.

Using evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Bonnie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice concrete skills that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolbox, supporting clients to clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. These approaches are straightforward and focus on practical change that can be practiced between sessions.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Bonnie works with each person to assess which approach or combination of approaches best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. She emphasizes a team-oriented relationship where client feedback guides treatment direction and pacing.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, to access therapy from home, and to practice skills in real-life contexts with ongoing support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bonnie address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life transition challenges.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her approach blends tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, client-centered listening, and DBT skills to emphasize skill-building and values-driven change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with people facing emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

Bonnie holds the LPC credential and practices in Tennessee; her license is listed as TN LPC 5957.

Does she offer therapy in languages other than English?

Sessions are conducted in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem DepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English