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Vicki Bonham
Experience
5 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Florida

Vicki Bonham

LMHC

Supportive counselor blending coaching and therapy

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License and NPI on record

LMHC
Florida · MH21277
NPI
1881316776

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  • Florida LMHC
  • Practical coping skills
  • LGBT-affirming care

About Vicki

Vicki Bonham is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who brings years of education experience into her counseling work. She combines counseling, life coaching, and public speaking skills to support people who are ready to make change. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s circumstances.

Vicki focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns. She also helps people facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. LGBT issues and intimacy-related concerns are part of the areas she addresses.

In sessions she uses a mixture of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her match practical tools to what a person needs in the moment. She emphasizes clear, down-to-earth conversation rather than clinical jargon.

Vicki’s background in education for more than 30 years informs how she explains ideas and sets realistic goals. She encourages small, repeatable steps toward better routines and coping skills. Her style is supportive and motivational, aiming to empower people to move toward more satisfying day-to-day life.

People who want direct, practical guidance alongside emotional support may find her approach helpful. She invites anyone ready to try new strategies to start with a short matching process and then schedule sessions that fit their needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Vicki’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and pick actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for depression, worry, sleep problems, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build healthier ways of relating to others.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. Vicki will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know the available formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in visits when needed. It also lets people use tools and exercises at home between appointments to practice new skills. Licensed professionals like Vicki aim to help clients translate therapeutic tools into everyday routines, whether sessions are remote or in person, by focusing on practical strategies that fit each person’s life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Vicki works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and career issues, and related areas like compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, practical, and motivational. She uses everyday language and focuses on clear goals and small steps people can use between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has five years of clinical experience as an LMHC and more than 30 years working in education in counseling and teaching roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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