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Online therapist

Eden Bonsonto

Practical family-focused social work

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Eden

Eden Bonsonto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She practices in Illinois and brings a practical, straightforward style to sessions. Eden aims to help families and parents manage tough moments and find clear next steps.

She has worked in hospitals, schools, behavioral health settings, and independent practice. That range means she knows crisis work, peer support with police, fire, and EMS, and the day-to-day issues families face.

Background and approach

Eden has substantial experience with trauma, grief, life changes, parenting, and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Eden also has a background supporting children and families in special education. She has helped parents navigate IEP and 504 planning and advocacy.

That practical experience informs how she talks through school-related stress and care planning. Her approach mixes strengths-based and solution-focused ideas with humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy. In plain terms she works alongside people to spot what is working, set achievable goals, and try simple tools between sessions.

Sessions typically center on problem-solving, building skills, and addressing immediate concerns. Eden offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and messaging. She works in English and accepts international clients.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

Practical techniques for families and parenting online

Two of the main approaches Eden blends are cognitive behavioral techniques and a strengths-based, solution-focused way of working. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or improve daily routines. Strengths-based and solution-focused work looks for what is already working in a family and builds simple, realistic steps toward the goals the family sets.

She also draws on humanistic principles that prioritize listening and collaboration. That means the therapist and client decide together which methods to try and adjust them based on what is helpful. Finding the right fit is part of the work and Eden aims to figure out approaches that match each family's needs, goals, and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around school, work, and caregiving responsibilities. They also let parents and caregivers receive ongoing support without long trips, and allow therapists to share tools and check in between sessions for steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Eden commonly address?
Eden works with a wide range of issues including family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a blend of strengths-based, solution-focused, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral approaches. The focus is practical problem solving and building skills that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced for 20 years across hospitals, schools, behavioral health settings, and independent practice, including crisis intervention and peer support for first responders.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149010410.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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