Bonnie McClurd , LPC

Bonnie McClurd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, and people navigating relationship difficulties and family conflicts. Her approach centers on a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story and builds on the resources they already possess.

Bonnie emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients identify goals and develop strategies to manage challenges. She acknowledges that beginning therapy often requires courage and commends clients for taking that first step toward change. As an LPC - a credential that denotes formal counseling training and licensure to provide therapeutic services in Georgia - she blends empathy with skill to support clients through difficult transitions and concerns.

Her practice is guided by a belief in the client s resilience and capacity for growth, and she focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore issues, strengthen coping skills, and work toward healthier relationships and improved well-being. "We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why" - Stephen King

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the client s own goals and insights guide the work. It emphasizes listening, validation, and helping people access their own strengths to address stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive strategies. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with addictive behaviors.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients and couples understand and shift emotional patterns that affect attachment and intimacy. It is useful for resolving relationship conflicts, improving communication, and addressing feelings tied to loss or relational pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bonnie works collaboratively with clients to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts interventions as therapy progresses so the plan remains responsive and client centered.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from the places where clients live and work.