Joanne Bonami

Psychotherapist

Joanne Bonami is passionate about the idea that everyone should live a life of purpose. She shares her knowledge and skills to guide her clients to this end. Joanne, who grew up in Haiti, knew from a very young age that she wanted to help people. After completing a degree in Human Services and a master's in Clinical Social Work, she spent years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, helping people often at the lowest point of their lives.
 
She is now the founder of Live Purposely™, a private practice based in Florida. Its mission is to help individuals live purposeful and fulfilling lives. Her faith and family inspire her work as a therapist. Her father sadly passed away because of illness and had not achieved his life's dreams - always putting them off for a tomorrow that didn't come. Joanne works compassionately with her clients to understand their dreams and purposes and what impediments there might be. She then uses her decades of expertise to help them envision their long-term dreams and goals and reach fulfilment.
 
Joanne's approach is as diverse as the individuals she works with. She has honed various tools, from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to career counseling, faith-based
therapy, holistic therapy, and strength-based therapy. With each client, she embarks on a journey of discovery, recovery, and restoration tailored to their unique needs.
 
Joanne's commitment to personal development extends beyond individual therapy. She hosts a conference for teens, providing a platform for open expression, mental health education, and tools for overcoming life's challenges. Her personal development and goal-setting workshop, Vision & Purpose, is an interactive experience designed to help individuals identify their vision, set purposeful goals, and create positive change in their lives. Ultimately, her aim is to inspire them to live purposely.