Bonnie Landau Weed, LPCC
For over 25 years, I worked as a graphic designer and loved creating beauty and concepts that promoted a variety of businesses. Throughout that very fun career, I enjoyed helping through volunteer work, but I longed to do more to help people better their lives. I had always dreamed of being a therapist, so in midlife, I decided to make a major career change.
I began this transition by getting a master’s in spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica, which led me through a personal transformation that gave me the tools to navigate the most stressful life experiences. Then, I attended the University of La Verne, graduating with a master’s in educational counseling with an emphasis on school and family-based counseling. I am currently enrolled in a doctorate program in integral psychology at the California Institute for Human Science, which I expect to complete by 2027. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in California (LPCC #13456).
My areas of therapeutic specialty are specifically chosen based on personal experience and the difficulties I had when seeking my own support. Working with a therapist who truly understands your perspective provides a powerful resource for creative solutions. I use a strength-based approach in all my work so we can build on a foundation of what is working right and change areas where you want to see improvement.
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Bonnie accepts private pay plus the following insurances.
Bonnie Landau Weed
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #13456
I enjoy taking a collaborative, psychodynamic approach to mental health.
THE GOAL IS CHANGE ON YOUR TERMS
I use a holistic approach in counseling sessions, addressing the needs of body, mind, and spirit. My experience as a therapist, school counselor, advocate, artist, author, parent, and business coach allows me to bring a unique perspective to each session. I believe strongly in the power of the unconscious to guide our decisions, but I do not believe in spending a long time dwelling in the past. I utilize psychodynamic, solution-focused, somatic, acceptance & commitment, DBT, IFS, and I-CBT approaches.
Together, we will create small steps towards big changes.
A LEARNING ORIENTATION TO LIFE HELPS US BUILD RESILIENCY
If we believe there is learning and purpose in all experiences, we have begun the process of using life as a way to grow and expand. One of the fundamental principles I use in practice is looking at the lessons and blessings within each experience. Learning to self-analyze is a crucial step to helping uncover the belief systems that keep us trapped in unwanted life patterns. Through a gradual process of collaboration, homework, and shifting behavior, you will see great change inside and out.
A learning orientation to life is the first step towards transformation.
Bonnie's Specialties
Neurodivergent-Affirming
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Neurodivergent Parenting
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Social Anxiety
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Credentials & Education
EDUCATION
In Progress:
Doctorate in Integral Psychology
California Institute for Human Science
Expected graduation: June 2027
Masters in Counseling
University of La Verne
Concentration in school & family counseling
Masters in Spiritual Psychology
University of Santa Monica
Bachelor of Architecture
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #13456
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling
Certified in Neuro Emotional Technique
Certified Mindfulness Practitioner
Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Safe & Sound Protocol Certified Practitioner
The Listening Program Certified Practitioner
Irlen Syndrome Certified Screener
Structures of Intellect (SOI) Certified Assessor
Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
Neurodevelopmental Movement Training Dec 2022
Presentations
Supervision Presentations
Bonnie is available for guest supervision or department trainings on the following subjects:
- Marketing as Ethical Connection for Therapists
- Crisis Response Procedures: C-SSRS & ISAS assessment training
- Supporting Individuals With Social Communication Deficits
- 9 Skills Required for College & Life Success
- Teaching Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Individuals
- Basic SEO for Therapists
Program Development
- Self-advocacy for Special Ed Students online training
- Suicide Assessment and Response Procedures
- Community College Transition Coalition program
- Supporting Students with Social Communication Deficits training
- Virtual School Survival Skills workshop series
- Optimize Your Study Space
- Minimize Distractions, Maximize Studying
- Easy Strategies to Get Organized!
- Tips to Maximize Homework Efficiency
- How to Access Virtual Tutoring
- Proven Study Tactics for Exams
- Create & Manage a Virtual Study Group
- Get a Grip on Test Anxiety
- Coping With Zoom Fatigue
- Prepping for Spring 2021
- Put a STOP to Procrastination
- Strategies for Writing Papers
- Use Tech to Be More Efficient
- Tips to Prep for Final Exams
- Mindfulness for Final Exams
Past Presentations
Refocusing the View: Considering Disability through a Social Justice Lens
CAPED Conference, October 2021
CUNY Accessibility Conference, April 2021
9 Skills Required for College Success
WESTOP Conference 2021, March 2021
Disability Services & Student Veterans: Building Bridges to Success
Student Veterans of America, NatCon, January 2020
Supporting Students with Social Communication Deficits Training
CSUCI Counseling & Psychological Services, January 2020
CSUCI Learning Resource and STEM Tutors, February 2020
CSUCI Staff Training through HR, March 2021
CAPED Conference, October 2021
Disability Support for Veterans Transferring to 4-year College
Veteran Affairs Transfer Day, April 2020, November 2020, April 2021
Transition to College Panel Discussion
SELPA Ventura County Transition Fair, October 2019
K-12 to College Transition for Special Ed Students
Ventura County School Counselor Breakfast (October 2019 and 2020)
Calming the Hyper Child Workshop
Ojai Library for Special Mom Advocate, February 2018
Publications
ORDER ONLINE:
Same Journey, Different Paths: Stories of Auditory Processing Disorder
Grounded for Life: 52 exercises for grounding.
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