Principal Therapist
Bonnie Lee, MSW, PhD
Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, Canadian and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, Alberta College of Social Work
Dr. Bonnie Lee is an experienced therapist with over 20 years counselling individuals, couples and families. She is also an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, teaching courses in Family Counselling, Addictions Counselling and Health Promotion. As a researcher, author, keynote speaker and workshop trainer in international conferences and workshops in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, she brings a high level of professional expertise and wisdom to serve those seeking growth and healing.
Dr. Bonnie Lee is the developer of an integrative, holistic Congruence Therapy model based on the work of Virginia Satir, a pioneer in family therapy. Congruence means to be aware of self, other, and the influence of one's past. 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, 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, MSW, PhD
Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, Canadian and American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, Alberta College of Social Work
Dr. Bonnie Lee is an experienced therapist with over 20 years counselling individuals, couples and families. She is also an Associate Professor in Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, teaching courses in Family Counselling, Addictions Counselling and Health Promotion. As a researcher, author, keynote speaker and workshop trainer in international conferences and workshops in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, she brings a high level of professional expertise and wisdom to serve those seeking growth and healing.
Dr. Bonnie Lee is the developer of an integrative, holistic Congruence Therapy model based on the work of Virginia Satir, a pioneer in family therapy. Congruence means to be aware of self, other, and the influence of one's past. 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, 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
