Compassionate therapy
for anxiety, alcoholism
and other addictions

for individuals and families in San Diego

Helping adults and teens overcome anxiety, alcoholism, and other addictions.

  • Anxiety therapy

  • Alcoholism therapy and addiction therapy

  • Relapse prevention and recovery maintenance

  • Couples counseling for alcoholism and addiction help for families

Welcome! I’m Bonnie Deroo.

I’m a licensed clinical counselor and marriage and family therapist in San Diego.

I’m passionate about helping people and their families who struggle with anxiety, alcoholism, and other addictions. I use compassion to help you move forward in your life with action, purpose, and meaning.

My mission as a therapist is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for. My clients often say they can tell I truly care for them—and I really do. Every client is special and dear to me.

In therapy, you will feel safe, begin healing, and learn skills to manage life’s challenges. I will support you each step of the way.

If you want to live a rich, full, and meaningful life, I can help you figure out what that is for you, and help you get there at your own pace. I look forward to knowing you!

—Bonnie

Therapy services

in San Diego

  • Alcoholism and Addiction

    If you’re unsure if you’re drinking or using other substances too much, or are finding it hard to cut down, I can help you figure out if you want to cut down and how to do that.

    I offer a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where together we can craft a personal reduction plan tailored just for you so that it’s easier for you to stick to.

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  • Stress and Anxiety Management

    If anxiety and stress are making it hard for you to life your life, and you’d like to manage anxiety better, I can teach you skills and strategies to manage your anxiety so you can live the life you want to live—one of meaning and purpose..

    I have lifelong personal experience with anxiety so I can share with you all the strategies that work that I learned the hard way!

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  • Recovery and Relapse Prevention

    If you are in recovery from alcholism or addiction and would like support to stay sober, I can help you over the bumps that are inevitable in early recovery.

    Together we can tailor your personal recovery maintenance (relapse prevention) plan to a plan you can stick to and will work for you.

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  • Couples and family counseling for addiction

    If you have a loved one struggling with alcohol abuse, alcoholism, or other addictions, I can help you manage the anger, frustration, and sadness you are feeling.

    I can help you learn effective ways to encourage your loved one to seek treatment, or support them in recovery after treatment.

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