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Principal Therapist

Bonnie Lee, MSW-RSW, RMFT-Supervisor, PhD
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (Supervisor), Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Clinical Fellow, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, Alberta College of Social Work
& Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Approved for Virtual Counselling in Ontario)
I am a therapist with over 25 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples and families. I am also Professor in Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, teaching courses in Couple and Family Counselling, Religion and Spirituality, Addictions Counselling and Health Promotion. 

Individuals and couples found it easy to build a good rapport with me, and they said they were impressed by how quickly I could get to the heart of their issues. This allows them to make meaningful progress from one session to the next.

​As a researcher, author, keynote speaker and workshop trainer in international conferences and workshops in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, I bring a high level of professional knowledge and wisdom to serve clients seeking growth and healing.

I am the developer of an integrative, evidence-based 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.  Using a communication typology that sheds light on one's communication style, clients become more effective in their relationships and in navigating the complexities of daily living with confidence. This holistic and transformative research-based therapy has produced positive clinical outcomes with many who are struggling with emotion regulation, self-worth, relationships and mental health/addiction issues.
Awards and Recognitions
2010
2010
2016-2019
​2023
YWCA Women of Distinction Award, Lethbridge & District YWCA
Distinguished Contribution Recognition, Alberta Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

​Board of Governors Research Chair in Healthy Futures, University of Lethbridge
Patient Experience Award, Distinguished Initiative - Congruence Couple Therapy, Health Quality Council of Alberta 
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