About Me

Bonnie Thomas, LCSW

I opened my private practice here at Indigo North Counseling, LLC in 2015.  
 
Prior to private practice I worked as a Child and Family Counselor for 15 years in Sweetser's school-based programs.  

I am the author of several books listed below, all of which reflect the work I do with children and teens.
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Author of the following books:
  • Creative Coping Skills for Teens and Tweens: Activities for Self Care and Emotional Support including Art, Yoga and Mindfulness (July 2019)
  • More Creative Coping Skills for Children: Activities, Games, Stories, and Handouts to Help Children Self-Regulate (2016)  
  • How to Get Kids Offline, Outdoors, and Connecting with Nature: 200+ Creative Activities to Encourage Self Esteem, Mindfulness, and Well Being (2014)
  • Creative Expression Activities for Teens: Exploring Identity through Art, Craft, and Journaling (2011)
  • Creative Coping Skills for Children: Emotional Support Through Arts and Crafts Activities (2009)

Author of the following therapeutic card deck:
  • Toxins and Antidotes: A Therapeutic Card Deck for Exploring Life's Experiences (2017)
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My passions include exploring nature; creating art; writing; photography; cooking/ baking; my family; my career; meeting artists and creative souls; taking day trips around New England; and discovering creative ways to manage life's stressors.