Michele Bonanno - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

32 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Michele Bonanno

As a licensed therapist with over three decades of experience, I offer compassionate and comprehensive support across a wide range of life challenges. My practice is deeply rooted in understanding the unique complexities of human experience, from navigating personal growth to addressing complex emotional landscapes.

I specialize in supporting individuals through diverse concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and interpersonal dynamics. My approach is holistic and person-centered, honoring each individual’s distinct journey and inherent strengths.

My therapeutic work spans multiple focus areas—from relationship difficulties and life transitions to addressing deeper emotional patterns like isolation, shame, and personal empowerment. I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop meaningful insights, and cultivate sustainable strategies for emotional well-being.

Whether you’re confronting workplace stress, processing life changes, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional expertise.

Licenses

LMHC

MH6519

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Michele is a wonderful person with a lot of experience and knowledge. In the short time we have been meeting, I can see a difference.”

“I highly recommend Michele Schaffner to anyone struggling with relationship issues. She helped me out when I was in a tight spot, reconnecting with a family member. Her guidance gave me the confidence to meet with them and have a successful meeting. She is kind, supportive and skilled in her profession.”

“Michelle is very professional, timely and fair with views”

“She is the best!! She's very caring and quick to respond.”

“I Worked with Michele for a little under 4 years and have had nothing but positive experiences with her! She is kind empathetic and understanding and super supportive and helpful!”

“Michele Schaffner provides the type of support needed for busy working executives juggling home and work stresses. She gets into your history to truly understand what maybe driving behaviors that you want to change. Michelle is positive and uplifting all while telling the straight truth in a gentle manner. Highly recommend!”

“Michele is the best!!”

“Michelle is fantastic and has helped me so much! She continues to be there and help me through some tough situations and is very easy to communicate with.”

“I’ve only had one session with Michele so far, but I really like her approach. She listens carefully, takes the time to understand my story, and has already shared a few helpful tools I can use to manage my anxiety. I’m looking forward to continuing our sessions.”

“She's is outstanding.”

“Michele listens and really understands what I am going through”

“I keep saying this... Michelle is a help desk for my brain.”

“She’s very knowledgeable, caring and provides excellent guidance.”

“Michele is a wonderful therapist who is understanding and empathetic. She has helped us a lot.”

“Michelle is fantastic and I would recommend anyone to her! She has helped me tremendously.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.