About Bonnie Fernandez
Bonnie's Background
Bonnie Rose is a California native who began taking care of children when she was just 14 years old. As a young adult, she studied history, politics, and literature, and completed research on the impact of drug addiction on families and especially children.
Bonnie became a certified public school teacher and taught for more than 25 years in multiple subjects across a wide range of age groups. She is a passionate lifelong advocate for the safe and healthy treatment of ALL children, and has devoted her life to helping people of all ages to heal from child abuse.
In her mid-40’s, Bonnie faced a serious and life-threatening cancer diagnosis. After her long treatment journey, Bonnie decided to go back to school to become a psychotherapist.
Bonnie's Education
Bonnie earned her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis on Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute near Santa Barbara, California. She completed further research and training in the use of EMDR, art therapy, and life writing for the healing of complex and chronic child abuse.
She continued her advanced training in the treatment of complex trauma as an EMDR therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Bonnie has also been training as a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist since September, 2021, and is part of a network of psychotherapists and medical providers in the Monterey Bay area who offer this treatment to appropriate patients.
Bonnie's Therapy Practice
Bonnie has a private psychotherapy practice in the Monterey Bay area of California. She also offers HIPAA-compliant, confidential, and secure psychotherapy through Zoom for clients anywhere within the state of California.