William J. Thornton, Ph.D.

Dr. Bill Thornton has spent his life recognizing and empathizing with the struggles people encounter. He aspires to help each person he treats get back to a meaningful, productive, and rewarding life as quickly as possible, with the least amount of disruption to one’s daily life. Dr. Thornton has always endeavored to perfect the application of the most effective, scientifically supported treatments in his work with those he serves. Using only the best treatments, honed over 25 years of clinical experience as a foundation, he assesses, then diagnoses and treats both children (8 & up) and adults, invoking a variety of treatment environments including child therapy, couples therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and addiction therapy services. His office is safe, comfortable and inviting so that clients have a relaxing experience.

 

Dr. Thornton believes that the foundation to any intervention/treatment is the accurate identification of the root cause so that effective, individualized plans of care can then be developed and implemented. He has at his avail a variety of tools such as comprehensive psychological testing, interview, and a multitude of screening instruments to ensure he starts with an accurate diagnosis. In most cases, life is not as simple as many would like to think. To that end, Dr. Thornton will untangle the web of factors that have culminated to your present condition and formulate a comprehensive plan of care based upon the individual’s needs, desires, priorities, values, and beliefs. He believes every individual is the most important person and aspires to treat everybody with only the very best care available.

 

Dr. Thornton is easy to talk with, and his broad life experiences enable him to connect effortlessly with clients of all makeups and backgrounds. He will immediately make you feel welcome, supported, valued, respected and safe. Privacy and confidentiality is held in the highest regard. Having successfully navigated many of the difficulties life throws at others himself, nobody will feel awkward or hopeless in his care. If you or somebody you know and care about needs help, Dr. Thornton can help. Dr. Bill Thornton is committed to you and/or your loved ones getting better and returning to a meaningful, happy life in the shortest amount of time possible. He is easy to talk with, and his broad life experiences enable him to connect effortlessly with clients of all makeups and backgrounds. He will immediately make you feel welcome, supported, valued, respected and safe. Privacy and confidentiality is held in the highest regard. 

 

Treatment SPecialties

Dr. Thornton completes comprehensive psychological testing as well as provides evidenced based psychotherapy for a number of condition and concerns.