Tammy Bonnici , LPC

Tammy Bonnici is a Colorado-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. She earned a Master in Community Counseling from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and also holds credentials as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor, credentials that reflect specialized training in substance use and recovery.

Throughout her career Tammy has worked with individuals facing depression, coping with addiction, surviving mental and physical abuse, and managing anger. Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental stance and a collaborative process that meets each person where they are. Tammy combines a cognitive behavioral approach with client-centered principles to tailor care to individual needs, helping clients identify patterns of thought and behavior while honoring their personal goals and values.

She focuses on practical skills and insight-building to support changes in thinking, coping, and relationships. Tammy also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, career and workplace issues, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment difficulties, intimacy-related matters, and issues relevant to LGBT clients and women. Prospective clients can expect an honest, open-minded therapeutic experience designed to help them create new life experiences and work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tammy frequently draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the person's perspective and goals guide the process. This approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, and it can be particularly helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with addictive behaviors.

Mindfulness Therapy is another element Tammy incorporates to help clients build present-moment awareness and tools for emotional regulation, which can aid in managing stress, trauma responses, and cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tammy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive support in ways that fit their schedules and lifestyles. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured sessions, skills training, and ongoing coaching while accommodating work, family, and geographic constraints.