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 attacks, anxiety,  grief and loss and many other conditions. To learn more about EMDR, click here to go to the EMDR International Associations's YouTube page. Video is courtesy of EMDR International Association

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

• Journaling
• A movie or video clip
• Other types of between session "homework."

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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