Bonnie McClurd , LPC

Bonnie McClurd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and navigate relationship and family conflicts. Bonnie approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, believing that clients are experts in their own stories and possess strengths that support lasting change.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and encouragement, guiding clients to build on resilience and practical skills to meet the challenges they face. Bonnie recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors that first step as part of the healing process. She aims to create a supportive space where individuals can explore concerns, set goals, and move toward greater well-being.

Bonnie often reflects on the ripple effect of care in others lives, echoing the words, "We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why." - Stephen King

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Bonnie McClurd

Bonnie McClurd integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their feelings and identify their own solutions - it is often useful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused therapy concentrates on emotional experience and attachment, supporting clients and couples in improving connection and resolving relationship distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bonnie works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is helpful and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to attend sessions from home, during work breaks, or while traveling. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support and practical interventions while accommodating varied schedules and lifestyles.