About Bonnie Dodge

“‘Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?'”
-Professor Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

By reading this, you have already taken the most challenging step in your journey by seeking help. Bonnie (she/her) knows that silent battles are often the most difficult, and asking for help can feel overwhelming. Her mission is to meet you where you are with a flashlight to battle the darkness together. There is no battle that is too messy or individual that is too much.

Education:

Bonnie is a student intern pursuing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wake Forest University. Previously, Bonnie received a BA in Health and Wellness Education and an MS in Health and Human Performance from Pittsburg State University. Bonnie’s experience and education allow her to creatively blend health and mental health into a holistic wellness approach.

Hobbies:

If you cannot find Bonnie in the office, she is off hammocking in the forest or getting lost in a book. When indoors, she can be found making chocolate chip cookies while listening to Nirvana or planning her next adventure. While traveling is exciting, Bonnie finds nothing sweeter than sharing a cup of coffee with her wife while their dog, Henry, loudly snores in the background.

Specialties:

Ages 16+. Bonnie has a passion for working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQ+ family, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, LGBTQ+ relationships, couples, and religious trauma. Using integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered Therapy, she creates a safe and comforting space by prioritizing the therapeutic relationship through authentic connection. Spiced with laughter, tears, and everything in between, you are welcomed and affirmed precisely as you are.