Bonnie Giles , LCSW

Bonnie Giles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She combines a direct and honest manner with compassionate, faith-informed perspectives to address stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, mood concerns, and related issues. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies and the development of resilience, helping clients regain hope and clearer self-understanding.

She provides dedicated care for veterans, caregivers, older adults, and those navigating major life transitions, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery and growth. Bonnie focuses on posttraumatic stress, mood and anxiety disorders, life purpose exploration, and a wide range of relationship and family concerns. She aims to create a respectful, supportive environment in which individuals can explore healing, rebuild inner strength, and develop meaningful tools for everyday life. Throughout the therapeutic process she offers professional guidance and empathetic collaboration as clients work toward their goals.

Evidence-Based Care and Flexible Online Therapy

Bonnie Giles draws on evidence-based, trauma-informed methods that help clients process painful experiences and reduce symptoms related to posttraumatic stress and abuse. These approaches focus on understanding how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and behavior while supporting gradual healing and improved daily functioning.

She also emphasizes coping and resilience-building work, offering practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, mood fluctuations, and caregiving demands. In addition, Bonnie integrates life-purpose exploration and coaching to help clients clarify values, set goals, and find renewed meaning during transitions or after loss.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Bonnie works with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting direction as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Bonnie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support during life changes, and engage in treatment in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.