Pat Stogner
has been a therapist in the Atlanta area for over 30
years.
He received his Master’s Degree in counseling from the University
of Georgia and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is also
a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner.
Throughout his
career he has worked in psychiatric hospital settings,community mental
health, corporate settings, private practice and has taught psychology
at the undergraduate level. He is currently in full time private practice.
As well as being
skilled in traditional individual, couples, family and group therapy
modalities, Mr. Stogner has completed advanced training in the experiential
therapies of hypnotherapy, breathwork therapy, and psychodrama groups.
He has done seminars
and presentations in the community on topics such as stress management,
parenting skills, and couples relationships.
He has extensive experience in conducting Critical Incident Stress Debriefings.
Mr. Stogner enjoys
studying Native American and Eastern spirituality.
He believes in the necessity of the physical, mental, and spiritual
health of the practitioner and addresses these through contact with
nature, consultation with colleagues, reading, and regular meditation
practice.