About Eileen
Eileen "Bonnie" Hires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She offers help for concerns like addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem problems, and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus includes veteran and armed forces issues.
Bonnie emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation of work together. She listens without judgment and aims to meet people where they are. Sessions are paced to fit a person’s life and goals.
How Eileen works
Her approach draws from several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills support coping and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages values-based choices while letting go of unhelpful struggles. Client-centered work keeps the person’s goals central.
Bonnie has worked in counseling for 24 years and brings that experience into each session. She pairs her background with a straightforward, compassionate style. People describe sessions as collaborative and focused on real change.
Her practice supports a range of life challenges, including issues tied to addiction and military-related stress. She encourages honest conversation and practical steps. If someone is ready to take a next step, Bonnie helps them map out a plan and move forward.
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What Eileen works with
The areas below are the ones Eileen selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 24 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels and functions. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and daily routines, and together they will decide which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be helpful for check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep regular contact while working toward goals.
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