About Bonnie
Bonnie Blumenkrantz is a licensed psychotherapist who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. She brings 35 years of experience in California settings to her work and aims to meet people where they are. Bonnie focuses on clear, respectful conversation and practical steps to feel better.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How Bonnie works
Bonnie also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Solution-focused techniques help build small, achievable goals when life feels overwhelming. Bonnie has worked in independent practice and at UCLA with undergraduates, giving her experience with life transitions and motivation struggles.
That background helps when people face divorce, workplace stress, isolation, or changes in identity. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most. Bonnie tailors the pace and plan to each person's needs and preferences.
She treats conversations with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Bonnie acknowledges that courage. She focuses on practical next steps so clients can track progress and feel more in control.
Bonnie lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Bonnie works with
The areas below are the ones Bonnie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and following what the person finds most important; it helps build trust and clarity about goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can work well over video or text. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small goals to create quick momentum when someone feels stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and will try methods that fit those priorities. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support fast check-ins, ongoing reflection, and moments of support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
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A practical next step
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