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Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Bonita is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Bonita. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia and North Carolina

Recent reviews

Dr. Bonita has been very helpful in my healing journey. She makes me laugh and is real about everything. I appreciate her help!

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Bonita is absolutely fantastic. She is funny and easy to talk to. The best therapist I have ever had.

Reviewed June 2022

More about Bonita

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCMHC

I am a licensed professional counselor with over 18 years of counseling experience primarily with children, adolescents and families. In addition to these populations, I will also work with women, teen mothers, military community and substance abusers. My services include but are not limited to assessments, crisis management, individual, family and group therapy.

I take a directive yet client-centered approach to people's problems and encourage you to learn more about my approach to therapy. My approach is not derived from any one particular school of thought but tends to borrow from all of them. However, I do employ techniques primarily from the behavioral, cognitive-behavioral and family systems prospective.

If we are to work together we will need to specify the goals, focus, risks and benefits of therapy, the approximate time commitment involved, costs and other aspects of your particular situation. I look forward to meeting and working with you and hopefully setting you on the path to your own personal journey!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Fertility issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316967334.

  • LPC · Virginia · 0701005902 · Expires June 2025
  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 4804 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Comfortable Great Helpful The best Amazing Excellent Understanding Great listener Fantastic Recommend

Dr. Bonita has been very helpful in my healing journey. She makes me laugh and is real about everything. I appreciate her help!

Reviewed November 2022

Dr. Bonita is absolutely fantastic. She is funny and easy to talk to. The best therapist I have ever had.

Reviewed June 2022

She is extremely helpful and very comfortable to talk with. I’ve felt comfortable with her from our first session I can’t give her enough praise!

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Jackson-Vergara is the best!

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Jackson- Vergara is really an excellent communicator and offers assignments after every meeting, some of which have been extremely helpful. Aside from her apparent expertise, she is ultimately an overall kind and welcoming person and makes therapy not intimidating at all.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr Bonita was Very kind and helpful. She made me feel comfortable and at ease.

Reviewed January 2022

Dr. Vergara us most helpful and is well suited for her vocation.

Reviewed January 2022

I truly appreciate my sessions with Dr. Jackson-Vergara!I would recommend anyone seeing her . She is empathetic, understanding, and provides strategies to improve my mental health. Meeting with her has been the best decision I’ve made.

Reviewed November 2021

Just after one session, I feel Dr. Bonita is a wonderful listener and will keep it real with me. I’m looking forward to the growth and journey ahead with Dr. Bonita’s guidance.

Reviewed November 2021

She is just great! It was essential to me to find a black female therapist. She has exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed November 2021

She is a great listener, friend, and therapist. She took the time to get to know me, remembers important things about my life/names and attributes of my loved ones, and understands when to listen vs provide advice. I am so grateful for all of our conversations and the actionable guidance she has given me.

Reviewed November 2021

Dr. Jackson-Vergara is the best; she's super attentive to your needs and goals in each session and has been a huge help to me this year.

Reviewed September 2021

Dr. Jackson-Vergara is fantastic. She's seen me through the worst and best of times this last year, and has been so helpful in helping me bring my life back to the way it was.

Reviewed September 2021

I appreciate how Dr. Jackson makes you feel comfortable and that she really listens to what’s going with you. She’s gives sound advice, and you can care she really has a passion for what she does.

Reviewed August 2021

Awesome!!!

Reviewed July 2021

Our very first session Dr. Jackson-Vergara was spot, which made me feel very comfortable. Great listener, always giving eye contact while video sessions. Her smile brightens up the room. Worksheets given were very helpful. Absolutley enjoy talking to her.

Reviewed June 2021

Dr Bonita is warm and nurturing. I had never done therapy before but she’s opened my eyes to how life changing therapy can be. I’ve been working with her for nearly three weeks now and have truly already noticed a difference. Together we make a really good time and I’m so glad I met her

Reviewed May 2021

She is amazing, and really listens to my issues and concerns. I feel completely comfortable with Dr. Bonita, and I am happy I made the decision to do this.

Reviewed May 2021

She is amazing and supportive!!

Reviewed May 2021

I absolutely love my therapist, she was so friendly and understanding but kept it very light which is what I like. I would recommend her to everyone I know

Reviewed May 2021

Excellent advice, excellent listener. Has been extremely helpful.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Vergara's strengths are in her ability to listen and quickly identify the challenges I am facing. Thought therapists are trained to neutral, not all of them have the ability to listen as she does and not draw a premature conclusion. This is very refreshing as i have been to other therapists without this characteristic.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Jackson-Vergara truly works to understand me and give me the best possible care. She’s so supportive and proactive and is really making a difference for me.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Bonita is amazing!! Not only is she super friendly and easy to get along with, but she's supportive and respectful. Highly professional and dedicated to what is best for the patient. Talking with her is like talking to a friend. Sometimes, I forget its a therapy appointment because she makes you feel that comfortable and understood. She is very thorough and efficient in her explanations and does her absolute best to make sure we are always on the same page!! I am so happy I took the first step and can't wait to keep making progress!!

Reviewed April 2021

she's been amazing soo far. its just the beginning but i can tell this will be beneficial to me

Reviewed February 2021

Fantastic! Caring! Understanding! We speak with one another like we are friends that have never met. She’s helped me a lot.

Reviewed February 2021

Dr. Jackson-Vergara has been a good sounding board for me and a great listener and has coached me through some pent-up emotions and the challenging times of quarantine. She is empathetic and takes a balanced approach and I look forward to my video calls with her. I would recommend her to others and would also look her up again whenever I feel like I could use counseling support.

Reviewed February 2021

I am very happy with my level of service from Dr. Jackson-Vergara.

Reviewed January 2021

Love her!!

Reviewed December 2020

Dr. Bonita is a great counselor! She is a great listener and makes you feel very welcomed.

Reviewed November 2020

Dr. Jackson-Vergara is an excellent counsellor. She is very kind and patient, made me feel comfortable from the very start, and naturally empathised and understood me. Thank you very much Dr. Jackson-Vergara

Reviewed August 2020

Dr. Bonita has been great. She is understanding, honest, transparent, and a great listening ear. I am also quite confident in the years of expertise she brings to the table. Thank you, Dr. Bonita!

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara speak?

Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara have?

Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara has 20 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara licensed to practice?

Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara is licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina.

Does Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara offer?

Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara?

Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Bonita Jackson-Vergara?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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