JonTayé Bonds, LPC-S

Meet with JonTayé

• Online appointments.
• Ages 12 and up: Preteens (10–12), Teens (13–17), Young Adults (18–25), Adults (26–64), and Older Adults (65+)
• Languages: English.
• Sees couples and partners.

Payment options: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, EHN, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Private Pay / Self Pay, Sana, and United Healthcare.

Availability and insurance coverage are confirmed before scheduling.

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JonTayé's focus

• Christian Spirituality
• Codependency
• Identity Exploration
• Life Transitions
• People-Pleasing
• Self-Esteem

Professional profile

JonTaye’ is a licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters degree from the University of Houston. She has been practicing therapy in Texas since 2016. JonTaye’s previous experience includes working with victims of crime and other traumas as well as parents with children as young as 6 weeks. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT), and Positive Disciple.

JonTaye’ moved from Illinois in 2015 to mostly escape the cold, and the opportunity to attend the University of Houston was a bonus. Lately, JonTaye' has found joy in Roller skating and Roller derby! Tapping, art and nature have been beneficial additions to JonTaye’s self-care toolbox. On particularly difficult days JonTaye’ enjoys driving down the highway with all the windows down while screaming or “singing”.

Welcome

I have one rule in session: We have to laugh at least once.

I am so happy you are taking the time to work toward a better life. I am ecstatic to watch you take the time to put yourself first.

My name is JonTaye’ Bonds and I am a licensed professional counselor. I’m a person centered therapist eager to walk beside you as we take an exploratory journey into your values, behaviors, challenges, and overall needs.

How I work

As a person-centered therapist, you will lead and I will follow. Along the way we can increase your coping skills, learn more about mindfulness and begin to experience relaxation physically, mentally and spiritually.

Life is hard, work can be stressful, parenting can be chaotic, relationships can be confusing, and sometimes we are just not okay! Therapy can be a place where you learn more about yourself, your family of origin and the world around you. Even though life is hard we can still have peace. With a mindfulness approach, we can help you find your safe place. We can change how you relate to the world and your suffering in a manner that benefits you. In a life that can sometimes be a rollercoaster, we will work together to handle the ups and downs.

My goal as a therapist is to create a positive, authentic and safe environment for individuals, teens/adolescents, couples and groups. I am thrilled to join you on a portion of your journey.

What JonTayé helps with

• Christian Spirituality
• Codependency
• Identity Exploration
• Life Transitions
• People-Pleasing
• Self-Esteem
• Adoption / Foster Care
• Anxiety
• Body Image
• Meaning & Purpose
• Perfectionism
• PTSD
• Spiritual Growth
• Trauma
• Anger
• Boundaries
• Caregiving Stress
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Parenting
• Post-IOP / Post-Hospitalization Care
• Relationship Concerns
• Self-Harm
• Stress

Who JonTayé works with

• Artists & Creatives
• Bicultural / Multicultural Individuals
• BIPOC Communities
• Christians
• College Students
• Latino / Hispanic Communities
• Spiritually Exploring Individuals
• Young Professionals
• Adoptive & Foster Families
• Caregivers
• First Responders
• Military Members & Veterans

How JonTayé works

• Person-Centered
• Strengths-Based Approach
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Mindfulness
• Play Therapy
• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Therapist spotlight

What made you decide to become a counselor?

AP Psychology my junior year of high school. Psychology and people made sense and I wanted to learn more. Since then everything aligned schools, conversations, populations all lead me to becoming a therapist. It felt right when I made the decision and has continued to be confirmed for the last 10 years of my career.

If you could teach the world one skill or technique to improve their lives, what would it be?

Reflecting on your faults without judgement.

If you could recommend one book to all your clients, what would it be?

Brené Brown -Rising Strong and The Power of Vulnerability

How do you personally practice self-care?

Roller skating, nice lotions, therapy, eating well, having difficult conversations (even when I don't want to), art and improv.

Have you personally been in counseling and if so, what did you learn about yourself?

Yes!! I love therapy. I have learned how to heal some very difficult relationships. I've learned how to calm my body, how to shift my thoughts and how to change behaviors that no longer serve me. I've learned to accept my quirky parts.

What inspires you to help others?

There have been points when I needed help and someone walked the journey with me I love to be that person for others. The look of relief when a client feels seen, heard and validated. The human connection and the laughter and eye rolls when I challenge a client and they feel comfortable enough to push back. My heart and faith in Jesus allows me to have the capacity

Who is your ideal client?

Someone new to therapy and ready to make some changes. Someone who is learning about themselves and working to accept the less favorable parts. A client that's open to laugh, learn, grow with some occasional tears.

How do you relate to Mindfulness? How do you incorporate it in your sessions?

Body scans, progressive muscle relaxation and virtual mindfulness walks. We practice paying attention on purpose without judgement. We get curious with what's coming up and where it could originate from. We practice bodily awareness with simple reminders of tension in shoulders.

If you are hosting a dinner party, who are the 3 people you would invite and why?

Whew the idea of hosting a party is stressful enough and I can only invite 3 people!?