Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
How Eileen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Eileen
Eileen "Bonnie" Hires is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage anger and related concerns. She also supports people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and stress. Bonnie emphasizes listening first and meeting people where they are.
She aims to create a straightforward, respectful space without judgment. Bonnie draws on more than 24 years of practice in counseling. She uses familiar, practical methods rather than jargon.
Sessions often focus on small, doable steps that fit into daily life.
Background and approach
She works with issues tied to addiction, co-occurring problems, and challenges common to veterans and armed forces personnel. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care and mindfulness. That means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, practicing present-moment awareness, and shaping work around each person’s goals.
Dialectical behavior strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are added when they match the client's needs. In conversations she favors clear feedback, gentle challenge, and collaborative problem solving. People can expect to talk through concrete skills for coping with stress, managing strong emotions, and improving relationships.
Bonnie also helps with motivation when change feels hard. She practices in Pennsylvania and offers services in English. Bonnie welcomes international clients and provides a variety of session formats to fit busy schedules.
Getting started is a simple matching step followed by scheduling to find a time that works.
What Eileen works with
Everything Eileen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Eileen's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches Eileen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying values and taking small committed actions that fit a person's life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change mood and behavior. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routine. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust what doesn’t fit until the plan feels workable and relevant.
Online sessions make regular contact easier to maintain. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, progress notes, or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family, or other responsibilities while still using ACT, CBT, or mindfulness tools in practical ways.
Questions people ask about Eileen
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, bipolar concerns, stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She listens first and works without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear feedback, and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience counseling people with addictions and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.