Jessica Bonatakis, Psy.D. (she/her/hers -and- fae/faer/faers)

Licensed Psychologist
PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
Certifications: TF-CBT, Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, PCIT Within Agency
Trainer (PCIT International)
Certificates: Advanced Certificate in Complex Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), Level 2 Certificate in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA of North America), Level 2 Certificate in Integrative Somatic Parts Work (Embody Lab), Reiki Level I Practitioner

Dr. Jessica Bonatakis is an AuDHD licensed psychologist, having completed her doctoral studies at Adler University, where she received specialized training in Socially Responsible Practice. Fae is the lead developer and co-investigator of TRAIN:  Trauma Recovery for Autistic, Intellectually disabled, and Neurodivergent adults. Dr. Bonatakis is a multiply neurodivergent, disabled and queer survivor of complex trauma who is passionate about serving Autistic/ADHD/AuDHD people and their caregivers, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those who practice diverse relationship structures. Their lived experience and ongoing professional development inform her expertise in serving neurodivergent trauma survivors, the misunderstood, the historically excluded, change and movement makers, creatives, nerds and geeks, and families with young children who communicate through concerning, challenging, and baffling behaviors. 

Dr. Bonatakis relies upon an integrative, identity-affirming approach that is driven by lived experience-informed practice and adapts the following models of care:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

  • Autistic-Centered Therapy 

  • AutPlay Therapy 

  • Brainspotting 

  • Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

  • Integrative Somatic Parts Work

  • Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma

  • Neurodivergent-Affirming Care

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy 

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Trauma Resiliency Model

When fae is not working, you can find her chasing snow, hiking to alpine lakes and summits, climbing, loving on her two cats, practicing yoga and Reiki, and spending time with loved ones.

JESSICA BONATAKIS IS A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS (PA LICENSE # PS018803) AND THE COLORADO BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS (CO LICENSE # PSY.00058671).

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