General Info

Dr. Bonner received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville in 2010, and then completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill. He joined HRC Behavioral Health & Psychiatry, P.A., in August, 2012, providing psychological services in Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Dr. Bonner’s primary specialties are in behavioral medicine and general adult psychological services. His behavioral medicine focus includes (1) coping with medical illness (including diabetes, chronic hepatitis C, liver and gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, cardiovascular disorders, etc.) for patients and their partners/caregivers (2) improving healthy behaviors (physical activity/exercise, diet/nutrition, tobacco cessation, alcohol reduction/cessation, sleep issues, adherence to medication and medical treatment, etc.) and (3) treating co-occurring psychological issues that complicate medical treatment (depression, anxiety, stress management, etc.). Dr. Bonner is also experienced in treating a wide array of general adult psychological problems including depression, anxiety, and trauma (including abuse, sexual assault, and combat-related trauma). Dr. Bonner is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, the North Carolina Psychological Association, and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences. He has presented at national conferences, published in scientific/professional journals, and continues active collaboration with researchers at UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Louisville.