Bonnie Chase , LCMHC

Bonnie Chase is a Vermont-based licensed counselor with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life challenges. She specializes in helping individuals cope with addictions, recover from trauma and abuse, strengthen motivation, and build self-esteem and confidence, as well as offering support for bipolar disorder.

Bonnie emphasizes creating an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Her approach centers on listening closely and working collaboratively so that clients can explore goals and practical steps for change.

She recognizes that seeking therapy requires courage and validates that important first step toward support. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC - Bonnie combines her experience with evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping skills, foster resilience, and approach challenges with greater clarity and purpose.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care

Bonnie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to address trauma and addiction-related concerns. Trauma-focused methods support processing and integrating difficult experiences while helping reduce the emotional impact of past harm, which can improve daily functioning and relationships. Motivational approaches are used to build readiness for change and enhance commitment to recovery, useful for addressing addictive behaviors and increasing personal agency. Skill-building work focuses on coping strategies for mood, anxiety, and self-esteem, teaching practical tools clients can apply between sessions to manage stress and improve wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bonnie works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so treatment remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing greater flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier for clients to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.