Professional Biography
Bonnie A. Walker LCSW, CCTP,C-DBT,CMIP
Bonnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Navy Veteran with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, professionals, and communities affected by trauma, abuse, violence, and complex mental health concerns. Her work integrates clinical expertise, veteran-centered care, emergency mental health experience, and a commitment to helping people and teams build resilience, clarity, and meaningful change.
What you can expect
Education and Professional Background
Bonnie earned a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University in New York, specializing in Advanced Practice in Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University, with a minor in Child Welfare.
Alongside her clinical background, Bonnie brings more than 20 years of business practice management experience, where she has supported team development, strengthened workplace productivity, and helped individuals and organizations move toward their full potential.
Clinical Experience
Bonnie has worked extensively with survivors of abuse and violence, executive professionals, police officers and first responders, hospital staff, and veterans. Through her work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, she has supported veterans from multiple service eras, including Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and post-9/11 conflicts, as well as individuals affected by combat trauma, non-combat trauma, and military sexual trauma.
Her clinical experience also includes direct work with clients facing acute mental health concerns in a Level II trauma emergency room setting.
As a psychotherapist, Bonnie supports individuals impacted by physical, emotional, sexual, and childhood abuse; domestic violence and intimate partner violence; military sexual trauma; combat trauma; anxiety and depression; communication challenges; and borderline personality disorder.
Training and Speaking Experience
Bonnie participated in the 2020 Educational Series on Military Sexual Trauma, sponsored by the Perry Foundation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. She also served as a Military Sexual Trauma Synopsis Panel Participant at the 2020 Annual Florida Mental Health Association Conference.
Certifications and Therapeutic Approaches
Bonnie is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, and certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy provider. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, motivational interviewing, and brief therapy. She is licensed in Florida and Washington.
We’ll start by getting a clear picture of what’s bringing you in and what you want to be different. From there, we’ll set goals, track progress, and build strategies that fit you or your team—whether you’re managing anxious thoughts, feeling burned out, or navigating a new chapter.
My approach
Mental Health Care and Coaching that’s collaborative, practical, and deeply human
You don’t have to manage anxiety, stress, or major change on your own. Support can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and move forward.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I bring a whole-person lens to my work—considering your relationships, environment, identity, and the systems that shape your day-to-day life. Together we’ll clarify what matters to you, identify patterns that keep you stuck, and practice skills you can use between sessions.
My goal is to help you feel more steady in your body and mind—so you can respond to life with clarity instead of overwhelm.
Bonnie A. Walker, LCSW
I work with adults who want relief from worry and stress, support through life transitions, and a stronger sense of self-trust. Sessions are tailored to your goals and paced with care.
Collaborative Care
Support that meets you where you are
The journey and growth should not create added stress seeking services. If you’re new to Integrated Mental Health Care , I’ll help you get set up so you can feel comfortable and focused during sessions.
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““I felt heard from the first session. The tools we worked on helped me manage anxiety in a way that finally felt doable.””
Client
Individual Therapy
Anxiety & Stress Support
Next step
Ready to talk about what you’re going through?
If you’re looking for supportive Integrated Mental Health care and Counseling I’d be glad to help. Reach out to schedule a consultation or appointment and we’ll discuss goals, availability, and fit.