Christina Bonniwell, LIMFT

Christina Bonniwell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LIMFT) practicing in Ohio. She has eight years of hands-on experience in settings that include psychiatric inpatient units, crisis stabilization, substance use treatment, county behavioral health clinics, and skilled nursing facilities. Christina aims to create a listening space where people can speak openly and begin to sort through difficult feelings without feeling judged.

Her work focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also helps people facing issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and challenges around attachment and communication. Aging and geriatric issues are included among areas she supports.

Christina combines a trauma-informed, client-centered stance with a direct and warm style. She brings humor and creativity when it fits, and prefers conversation over silence. She aims to tailor sessions to each person’s pace and goals rather than following one fixed method.

Her background includes crisis assessments and work with people in the midst of intense moments. That experience informs how she responds to strong emotions and complex situations, offering steady support rather than scripted responses. She emphasizes building hope and small things to look forward to even during hard times.

People who choose Christina are often looking for a therapist who is present, practical, and unflappable. She focuses on making therapy feel manageable and, when possible, even a little hopeful as people work toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.

How evidence-based approaches shape online therapy

Christina describes her work as trauma-informed and client-centered, which means she focuses on safety, pacing, and the person’s goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Trauma-informed work involves recognizing how past hurts affect current reactions and slowing down when feelings are intense. A client-centered approach emphasizes listening, collaboration, and helping people find their own solutions rather than prescribing answers.

These approaches help with issues like anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and navigating major life transitions. The therapist adapts techniques to match each person’s needs, whether the goal is building coping skills, processing difficult memories, or improving communication and boundaries. Finding the right mix of methods is a joint process - the therapist and client evaluate what feels helpful and adjust as they go.

Because the original biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible around work or caregiving. Therapists and clients collaborate to choose an approach and session rhythm that fits daily routines and therapeutic goals.