Bonnie McClurd, LPC

Bonnie McClurd is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with 10 years of professional experience. As an LPC she has completed the training and licensure required to provide counseling; the LPC credential indicates a licensed professional counselor who works with individuals on emotional and behavioral concerns.

Over the course of her career she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, helping those who are coping with addictions, and assisting clients navigating relationship challenges and family conflicts. Her work centers on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that individual strengths can be drawn on to move through difficult times.

Bonnie emphasizes encouragement and practical support for those taking the often-difficult first step into therapy. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms clients for starting the process. She sometimes cites the Stephen King line "We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why" to reflect the ripple effects of personal change and connection.

Approaches that guide online work with Bonnie McClurd

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert of their own experience. It involves active listening, empathy, and supporting a person to build on their existing strengths; this approach is helpful for people seeking a supportive space to explore emotions, identity, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people identify unhelpful patterns and develop new coping strategies, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and reshape emotional responses within close relationships. It can be effective for couples and individuals who want to improve attachment, communication, and emotional connection.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Bonnie collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, stay connected from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.