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Cara Bonsma, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Intimacy Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Welcome, and thank you for your time in learning more about me! My name is Cara and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of New Jersey. I have had over 7 years experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including school, in home, and hospital settings. What this means that I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, family conflict, relationship conflicts, and complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with depression, ADHD, and mild autism.

I like to use a person-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach in treatment, meaning your treatment is shaped to your individual needs while taking into account your own background and experiences and how that has shaped your current feelings. I primarily use evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. I would describe my style as direct but warm and supportive at the same time. Together we can work on establishing goals and steps for you to help overcome your current problems.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Intimacy Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NJ LPC 37PC00679400

Reviews

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She is great, very helpful, and has helped me out immensely

Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Cara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Sometimes I go days without answering Cara, as I'm very busy. But I will get messages constantly asking me how I am, and in a respectful time frame too. I know she's checking in because I've expressed how busy I am, and I appreciate that. It helps me remember that there's someone there to talk to.

Written on Nov 26, 2019 after therapy with Cara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd

So far I have only had one phone call with Cara but have been messaging back and forth with her for two weeks. I find her advice and insight incredibly helpful in confirming what I’m feeling. She always gets back to me quickly and even in a few sentences or less, helps me with whatever I’m dealing with.

Written on Nov 12, 2019 after therapy with Cara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes