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Eileen "Bonnie" Hires

Compassionate counselor for lasting change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Eileen

Eileen "Bonnie" Hires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and related concerns.

Background and approach

With 24 years of clinical work in Pennsylvania, she brings experience addressing co-occurring disorders, compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem challenges, and the life changes that follow loss or major transitions. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance first, offering a nonjudgmental, open, and attentive presence.

Her style is collaborative and adaptable, tailoring sessions to each person’s rhythm and practical needs while encouraging honest expression and shared goal-setting. Bonnie integrates evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment principles, dialectical skills, and client-centered techniques to help clients explore patterns, develop coping strategies, and practice new ways of relating.

Bonnie welcomes clients who are ready to engage in work toward clearer thinking, healthier habits, and improved emotional balance. She combines her counseling training, addictions experience, and a flexible, person-focused approach to support steady progress over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online



CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and problems related to addiction and mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to actions that move a person toward a meaningful life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own process of insight and growth.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful, adjusting methods over time so care is tailored to changing needs and real-life constraints.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to fit therapy into busy schedules or different locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between meetings, and access support when in-person visits are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar conditions, family conflict, self-esteem, stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Veteran and armed forces issues are also a listed focus.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match tools to each person’s needs. Techniques are chosen to help clients develop coping skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and build emotional regulation.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of counseling experience, with longstanding work in addictions and co-occurring disorders in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC004079.
Does she work with clients who live outside the U.S.?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients from other locations.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English