Bonnie Giles , LCSW

Bonnie Giles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience helping people navigate difficult life chapters. She brings a direct, honest, and compassionate style that is informed by faith, concentrating on trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other mood-related concerns. Her long career has included dedicated work with veterans, caregivers, older adults, and those facing major life transitions, offering tailored support that acknowledges each person’s background and strengths.

Bonnie integrates tried-and-true evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical coping strategies. Her approach emphasizes healing from posttraumatic stress and managing mood and anxiety disorders, while also exploring questions of life purpose and meaningful recovery. Clients benefit from a blend of professional guidance and compassionate accompaniment that aims to restore hope and encourage growth.

Throughout her practice, Bonnie maintains a respectful, empathetic stance and partners with individuals to identify goals and pathways forward. She is committed to walking alongside clients as they work toward greater stability, improved relationships, and renewed personal strength.

Evidence-Based Support Online for Trauma, Mood, and Life Changes

Bonnie Giles applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on trauma-informed care and skills-based work for mood and anxiety. Trauma-informed approaches help people process past harms, reduce reactivity, and integrate painful memories in a way that supports healing. Skills-based strategies teach practical tools for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, and coping with depression, which can improve daily functioning and reduce distress.

She also blends compassionate, faith-informed coaching and guidance to assist clients facing grief, caregiving stress, life transitions, and questions of life purpose. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Bonnie collaborates with each person to identify goals, trial strategies, and adjust the plan based on what works best for the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes these approaches accessible and flexible. Clients can receive consistent care from licensed professionals without reshaping their entire schedule, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in real-world situations.