Bonnie Lee

Bonnie Lee is a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, specializing in Addiction and Mental Health Counselling. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa and serves as a Research Affiliate of the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy. A registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Social Worker, Lee has received numerous honors including the CACFT Professional Contribution Award (2025) and YWCA Woman of Distinction Award (2010).

• M.Ed. in Speech Pathology, University of Virginia
• M.A. in Pastoral Studies (Marital & Individual Counseling), St. Paul University & University of Ottawa
• M.S.W. in Clinical Practice, University of Calgary
• Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of Ottawa

Her research focuses on:

• Addiction treatment innovation (substance abuse, problem gambling, internet gaming/sex addiction)
• Congruence Couple Therapy model development and evaluation
• Systemic interventions for concurrent disorders and adverse childhood experiences
• Immigrant mental health integration and cultural values in recovery

Dr. Lee established the Graduate Certificate Program in Couple and Family Counselling Studies (2023) and developed the Congruence Couple Therapy model, recognized internationally. Her work spans randomized controlled trials, ethnographic studies, and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Scientific awards include:

• 2025 CACFT Professional Contribution Award
• 2023 Health Quality Council of Alberta Distinguished Initiative
• 2010 Alberta Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Distinguished Contribution Recognition
• 2010 YWCA Lethbridge Woman of Distinction Award

She has received international appointments at seven universities across the USA, Asia, and Europe, and her EDI-focused Spark Cases project (2024-2025) produced open educational resources for Health Sciences curricula.