Eileen "Bonnie" Hires

Eileen "Bonnie" Hires is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship stress. She practices in Pennsylvania and brings 24 years of counseling experience to sessions. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focused on building a trusting working relationship before moving into skills or strategies.

Bonnie listens without judgment and works with clients on terms they can manage. She uses practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful patterns. Sessions are paced to fit each person's life and goals.

Her work often connects addiction and co-occurring issues with family problems, codependency, and adult child of alcoholics concerns. She draws on experience with veteran and armed forces issues when relevant to a client's story. The aim is to reduce distress and improve daily functioning through steady, achievable steps.

Bonnie also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and dialectical behavior techniques to help people tolerate intense feelings while making value-based changes. Therapy conversations usually blend skill practice, reflection, and problem solving. Clients are invited to try approaches that feel right and adjust them over time.

She understands reaching out can be hard, and emphasizes a respectful, open partnership. People who want clear, practical support for anger, addiction, mood, or life changes may find her style direct and compassionate.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing new ways of responding to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and build calm in the moment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bonnie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they like to learn. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and change course if something is not helpful. The process is collaborative and practical.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work helps them practice skills in real life and maintain consistency with appointments.