Joanne  Bonami
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Joanne Bonami

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Florida Accepting Online
Brandon Accepting In-person
Updated December 4, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life coaching
  • Life purpose & meaning
  • Life transitions
  • Life Unfulfilled

Professional statement

Joanne Bonami is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Brandon, FL. Joanne enjoys helping clients reach their full potential. Many of her clients start therapy because they have goals for themselves or their mental health and want the support of a professional to achieve these goals. This is especially the case for those who are going through major life transitions, whether that’s starting college, beginning a career or making a career switch, ending a relationship, or growing a family. Joanne teaches clients how to combat feelings of confusion and worthlessness, as well as low self-esteem and low confidence.

Joanne takes a holistic approach to supporting clients. She encourages clients to consider their physical health in addition to their emotional health as they create goals, as she believes that the mind-body connection can be a powerful tool in healing. She uses a solutions-focused framework and coaching perspective when working with clients, so that their goals are always at the front of the mind during sessions. When appropriate, Joanne offers Christian Counseling, which is a way for clients to make sense of their mental health or life situations through a religious lens. Lastly, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapy modality that changes thought patterns as a way of accessing mood elevation or behavioral change.

Joanne earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from St. Leo University. She has nearly ten years of experience working in the mental health field. Her goal is to provide clients with the discovery, recovery, and restoration that they need to feel in control of their lives and to feel empowered in their life transitions.


Message to clients

As you go through the journey of discovery, recovery and restoration, it is my hope and desire that you reach your fullest potential, live a life of purpose, and be the best version of yourself.

I look forward to working with you and help you live purposely.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Life Unfulfilled - Exploring one's beliefs and values around life unfulfilled, not having achieved one's potential or desires




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AvMed
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Kepro
  • Medicare
  • New Directions
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $195 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $70 - $195
  • Initial session: $250 (60min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Brandon practice
510 Vonderburg Dr, Suite 103, Brandon, Florida 33511
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years


Saint Leo Univeristy, Master of Social Work, Clinical, 2014


Licensure

Florida: SW17641


Languages

English

Haitian Creole