About Deborah Stoner, MA, LPC
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” - Rumi
I want to help you find and transform those barriers within yourself that prevent you from feeling fulfilled and content with your life. We humans typically use only a fraction of the power we have over our own peace and wellbeing. Together we can uncover your inner power and transform barriers into opportunities in order to:
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Relieve anxiety and create more serenity
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Finally heal old wounds
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Change the thought patterns and habits that negatively impact our lives
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Reach personal growth goals
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Manage and thrive in spite of the seemingly uncontrollable
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Click here to find out more about the services that I provide to help you attain these goals.
Professional and Educational Highlights
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Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania
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Masters in Counseling Psychology - Marriage & Family from Kutztown University
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Bachelors in Child Development & Family Relations with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University of Pa.
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Certificate in Trauma-Informed Art Therapy from the Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute
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Developer and presenter of workshops in the areas of attachment, adoption, trauma, and play therapy to foster care agencies, parents, and professionals.
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Experience in agencies, medical facilities, and schools dealing with a variety of issues such as:
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grieving children
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sexual assault/abuse
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emotional/physical abuse & domestic violence
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homelessness
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family planning
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crime victims/criminal justice
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child welfare
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Bodhi the therapy dog joined the practice in 2020. He is a friendly little guy who loves chewing on ropes and playing with his cat siblings and Jack Russell cousin, Comet. He also enjoys going to daycare to play with whichever friends happen to be there that day. Bodhi allows us to use animal-assisted therapy when appropriate.