William D. Portis
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCPC
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Bloomington, IL 61704
Let's Connect (309) 247-1760
Do thoughts like "I can't shake my past", "I don't think this pain will ever go away", or "I'm stuck" preoccupy your mind? Often, when something traumatic happens, it can get trapped in your brain with the original picture, sounds, thoughts, and feelings. Since the experience is stuck there, it continues to be triggered whenever a reminder comes up. It can be the basis of a lot of discomfort and negative emotions. We can process those memories so they are no longer disturbing using an evidence based treatment called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
I am an E.M.D.R.I.A Approved EMDR Therapist. EMDR is a healing journey. With EMDR, we search out the unresolved memories tied to your current symptoms or discomfort. Then one by one, we revisit them and have another chance to understand them, and resolve them in a prepared non overwhelming way.
My practice is based on having the right attitude toward people. It's easy to smile when you want the best for others. Contact me today to begin this life changing journey!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Elevance
- Health Advocate
- Health Alliance
- ISU Student Insurance
- Magellan
- Modern Health
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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William D. Portis
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.012458 William D. Portis
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from EMDRIA - EMDR 2018
- Certificate from IAODAPCA - CADC 2017
- Attended Lincoln Christian University , Graduated 2012
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (309) 247-1760
William D. Portis
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Emotional Disturbance
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (309) 247-1760
William D. Portis
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCPC
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (309) 247-1760
William D. Portis
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCPC
Location
Nearby Areas
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William D. Portis
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LCPC