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Katherine Bonham, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

I've been working in mental health and addictions since 2010 and licensed since 2013, working completely in the state of Minnesota, but with a range from Moorhead to Minneapolis through my career. I love the work I do and can genuinely never say "I've seen it all." Things are constantly changing in the field and I'm really driven to keep up with the shifts. I have a BA in psychology and earned my MS in counseling with a graduate certificate in addictions studies in 2013. My first experience in the mental health field outside of the classroom was doing research for trauma-informed care in a group therapy setting and since then I have pursued additional training and would consider myself a trauma specialist. Aside from trauma I'm a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, change of life stage concerns, and stress management. The only thing you need to work with me is a willingness to try and the ability to be honest with me and with yourself.

Through my time in the field I have worked with clients as young as 5 and as old as 97 with nearly every diagnosis in nearly every setting. I am passionate about teaching individuals skills that they can practice daily and providing psycho-education to make sure the individual I'm working with understands what I'm doing, why I'm doing it, and how it's going to help them specifically.

Outside of the professional realm I really work to practice what I preach. I make my best efforts to go to the gym regularly, connect with my friends and family,, and spend quality time with my dog and my hobbies. I love trying new recipes and exploring the extensive "green spaces" in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. A former weightlifting coach of mine said "If you can do it for a minute, you can do it for a lifetime." He was talking about weighted walking lunges, but it applies to any changes you want to make to your life. If you'll have me, I'd love to join you on whatever journey you're looking to take.

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

MN LPCC 1103

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katherine Bonham. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Very insightful & asks questions or shares scenarios that I had never thought of before. Very down to earth & relatable. Helps me to open up in communication because of her gentleness that comes through!

Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Knowledgeable and kind

Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Great job’

Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Responds in a timely manner and is able to understand issues that have been a problem in other therapy places

Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

I’m so grateful for my therapist. It’s like the comfort of talking to a best friend, but knowing they have educated awesome advice to give. She is really understanding of what I’m going/ gone through in my life.

Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Katherine is very responsive and was forthcoming about how we could communicate. I appreciate the back and forth via chat as it allows me to really think about what I want and how to say it, and I get time to review and think about her responses. Her responses have been supportive, nonjudgmental, and very helpful. My experience with her has helped lesson my anxiety.

Written on Jul 29, 2020 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties