Therapist profile
Eileen "Bonnie" Hires, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC004079
- NPI1548488901
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- anger management
- addictions support
- mindfulness practice
About Eileen
Eileen "Bonnie" Hires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges tied to relationships and life changes. She also has a focus on veteran and armed forces issues and helps with stress, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
Bonnie emphasizes building a strong working relationship first. She listens, asks straightforward questions, and works with clients on practical steps they can use between sessions. Her style is direct and collaborative rather than overly formal.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She uses client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her and to prioritize what matters most to them. Mindfulness practices are included when they fit, helping people notice emotions without getting swept up by them.
She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to teach coping skills and values-based action. These methods are often used for problems like persistent anger, managing urges in addiction, and handling intense emotional reactions.
Bonnie aims to match therapy to a person’s life and routine. Sessions move at a practical pace, with problem-solving and tools you can try right away. She invites honest conversation and asks clients to bring their real concerns so work can begin on issues that matter most.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. ACT can help people who are stuck in avoidance or who want a clearer sense of what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that increase anger, anxiety, or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client’s priorities guide the work.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Bonnie will work together with a client to figure out which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. That decision is revisited as work proceeds so changes can be made if something is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and skills practice in the context of their daily routines. Licensed professionals typically adapt handouts and homework for digital delivery so the sessions stay practical and focused on real-life change.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely and focuses on tools and steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working in counseling and addictions-related fields.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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