Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Bonice Nelson, LCSW, LICSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW21807
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904016870
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 6341C
- NPI
- 1306422134
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Bonice supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- CBT and narrative
About Bonice
Bonice Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on career concerns and family-related problems as described in her profile.
Bonice uses straightforward conversations to identify what is most pressing for each person. She draws on practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to help people talk through thoughts and make small changes. Sessions are used to set goals, try out new behaviors, and track what helps over time.
She also addresses issues like abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation. Bonice will work with people coping after natural or human-caused disasters and with those facing prejudice or mood-related challenges. Intellectual disability and self-harm concerns are listed among her focus areas.
Her style is direct and person-centered; she adjusts conversation and plans to each individual rather than following a single script. She emphasizes clear steps people can take between sessions to practice new skills. For anyone considering therapy, Bonice asks straightforward questions about daily life, relationships, and goals before suggesting a path forward.
To begin, she recommends using the service's matching process and scheduling an initial session so you can describe your concerns and see if her approach fits your needs.
BHow sessions work
How Bonice uses therapies online
Bonice commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and helps people try small changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own reasons for change and can help with low motivation or when someone feels stuck.She also draws on narrative therapy, which helps people name and reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. That approach can be useful for issues like self-esteem, guilt, shame, and sorting out meaning after a difficult event. The specific combination of approaches is chosen together with each person based on goals and preferences, so the first few sessions are often about finding the best fit.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when energy or bandwidth is limited. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and how to shape sessions so they fit with everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia, Alabama
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, career questions, family-related concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, practical conversations and evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. Sessions focus on setting goals and testing small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the clinician's noted preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing for your region during the sign-up process.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to describe your situation and goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers