Therapist profile
Bonnie Inks, LCPC
Montana
LCPC in Montana - Stress and Addiction support
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- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Montana / LCPC-LIC-33663
- NPI
- 1083933345
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction concerns
- Relationship patterns
About Bonnie
Bonnie Inks is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana with 14 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.
Bonnie focuses on practical conversation and steady support. She helps people talk through painful events and relationship patterns. She listens for how someone copes now and what gets in the way of feeling more in control. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused rather than abstract or vague.
Her approach aims to help people notice patterns - like putting others first or staying in crisis-driven relationships - and practice different ways of responding. That can include learning how to set small boundaries, manage intense emotions, or block urges that feed addiction. She also works with issues tied to family of origin, abandonment, and codependency concerns.
People who choose Bonnie often want practical steps they can try between sessions. She supports problem-solving around everyday demands and helps people track progress in small, concrete ways. The work can be short term for a specific problem or longer term for deeper patterns.
To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Bonnie uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Location-based fees vary across Montana.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Bonnie works with evidence-based techniques that help people change difficult patterns. One common approach focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and actions. That helps when anxiety, depression, or negative self-talk keeps someone stuck. Another useful method teaches emotion regulation and coping skills to reduce urges tied to addictions or intense reactions after trauma. These skills are practical and practiced in real situations.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will review a person’s goals, everyday constraints, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Sessions are collaborative and may adjust methods as progress is made or new needs appear.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions can use less bandwidth and be a good option for quicker conversations. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related family and life-change concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses direct, practical conversation focused on noticing patterns and trying small changes between sessions. The work is goal-oriented and task-focused rather than vague reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people across stress, addiction, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC and practices in Montana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary by location within Montana.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.