Principal Therapist
Bonnie Lee, PhD
Marriage and Family Therapist -- Registered Clinical Fellow, Canadian & Alberta Association for Association of Marriage and Family Therapy & American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Addiction Counsellor
Dr. Lee is an experienced therapist who has counselled individuals, couples, families and groups for over 20 years. She is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, teaching courses in Addictions Counselling and Health Promotion. Researcher, author, keynote speaker and workshop trainer in international conferences and workshops in Canada, U.S., Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia, Dr. Lee brings a high level of professional expertise and wisdom to serve those seeking growth and healing.
Dr. Lee is the developer of an integrative, holistic Congruence Therapy model, extending the work of a pioneer in family therapy, Virginia Satir (1916-1988) through conceptualization, integration, and manualized application in research. Congruence means to be open, curious, connected, and honest. With effective communication and awareness of self and other, a person can exercise greater freedom in navigating the world and become more alive. This innovative, transformative research-based therapy has been found to augment clients' personal, relational and spiritual resources leading to positive outcomes in addiction and mental health.
Award and Recognition
2010 YWCA Women of Distinction Award 2010, Lethbridge & District YWCA
2010 Distinguished Contribution Recognition, Alberta Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
2016-19 Board of Governors Research Chair in Healthy Futures, University of Lethbridge
Bonnie Lee, PhD
Marriage and Family Therapist -- Registered Clinical Fellow, Canadian & Alberta Association for Association of Marriage and Family Therapy & American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Addiction Counsellor
Dr. Lee is an experienced therapist who has counselled individuals, couples, families and groups for over 20 years. She is an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, teaching courses in Addictions Counselling and Health Promotion. Researcher, author, keynote speaker and workshop trainer in international conferences and workshops in Canada, U.S., Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia, Dr. Lee brings a high level of professional expertise and wisdom to serve those seeking growth and healing.
Dr. Lee is the developer of an integrative, holistic Congruence Therapy model, extending the work of a pioneer in family therapy, Virginia Satir (1916-1988) through conceptualization, integration, and manualized application in research. Congruence means to be open, curious, connected, and honest. With effective communication and awareness of self and other, a person can exercise greater freedom in navigating the world and become more alive. This innovative, transformative research-based therapy has been found to augment clients' personal, relational and spiritual resources leading to positive outcomes in addiction and mental health.
Award and Recognition
2010 YWCA Women of Distinction Award 2010, Lethbridge & District YWCA
2010 Distinguished Contribution Recognition, Alberta Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
2016-19 Board of Governors Research Chair in Healthy Futures, University of Lethbridge