Bonnie Pinto-Swift, LICSW
About me
I have over 30 years experience as a therapist and over the years I have worked with older and young adults in various settings dealing with difficult issues:
Job related; Peer related; Life changes; adults with a Psych History; Coping with difficult situations; Adults & Elderly living alone; Decisions re: someone needing group care, nursing or rest home care; Managing Finances; setting Goals for self; considering School and Career choices, finding Meaning and Purpose for your life.
In addition, I have bought and sold houses in the past and can help you get through the very stressful experience of buying, selling and/or moving with minimal stress and anxiety – this is listed as one of the TOP major stressful events in your life to cope with!
GOAL OF THERAPY For you, the Client to identify what you see as the problem you want to address and what goals you want to accomplish. You decide what type of therapy you feel most comfortable with and together we identify initial goals and strategies to achieve them. Sometimes this can lead to you later on identifying other goals you want to achieve as therapy progresses.
Sometimes you are in crisis mode; sometimes you just need someone who can help you make changes to achieve your goals; sometimes you just need someone to talk to that helps you sort issues out and make good decisions.
Whatever the reason – let’s talk – we can find the way to make you feel good about yourself, your life and your future!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
MA LICSW 1016610
Reviews
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Bonnie was very understanding and compassionate from my first day! I would really recommend her because of her warm nature, professionalism and genuine desire to help people to feel safe, loved and valued!
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Bonnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind person. She listens and is very intuitive to my concerns.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Bonnie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Bonnie is what you hope to encounter when faced with the vast world of online therapy.
I'm fortunate I was able to work with her on my journey!
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Bonnie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Bonnie is great to talk to. Great sounding board and pleasant.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Bonnie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
Bonnie has been an amazing. Her expertise is multiple fields, makes it easier to connect with her on real-life problems as well as solutions. Working with her has not only improved my life, but it has helped me develop stronger and more meaningful relationships, especially my wife.
Bonnie is a blessing and we are all better having her work with us.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Bonnie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Grateful for her time and expertise. In a time of difficulty I appreciated the ability to speak my mind without judgement
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Bonnie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes