Create a Meaningful, Goal-Directed Life

Successful therapy is based on a good therapeutic relationship. This relationship starts when we create a safe and supportive environment where, at your own pace, you can:

• Learn ways to change how you see and relate to yourself and the world.
• Improve communication with others.
• Identify what you need to thrive.
• Rediscover your unique gifts.
• Create and Maintain healthy boundaries.

Growing in any of these ares can help you create a goal-directed life that has meaning.

 

Therapy Methods

I use a variety of styles and techniques based on what makes sense to develop and to maintain a good therapeutic relationship. Some options include:

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), talk therapy is intended for me to obtain a relevant personal history and to help you understand how your thinking affects your behavior and communication with others.

Smart phone apps, the most common ones I use include:

• PTSD Coach to self-assess and monitor PTSD symptoms
• T2Mood Tracker to self-assess mood.
• Tactical Breather to help you learn a calming breathing technique.

EMDR helps people recover from trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, panic and anxiety grief and loss.

HeartMath's EM Wave, EM Wave Personal Stress Reliever provides a hand-held device to measure your heart rate. It is a portable and convenient way to reduce stress and anxiety, and to help achieve a calm state.

During your therapy, it may also be appropriate for me to recommend:

• Journaling
• A movie or video clip

Bill Stoner, MA, LMHC

Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervisor, CSAT

Education

• Master in Counseling Psychology (MAC), Saint Martin’s College, Lacey, WA, 2006.
• Master in Public Administration, Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1987.
• Bachelor of Social Welfare, School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1985.
• Registered Nursing, Associate of Science, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA, 1980.

Employment History

• Counseling practice established in 2006.
• 23 years of experience as a mid-level manager in WA state government.
• Registered Nursing (RN) in the hospital (specialized in oncology) and jail settings.
• Former member of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW).

Specialized Clinical Training

• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Moral Injuries
• Active duty soldiers and veterans, and their partners
• Group therapy
• GLBT

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