Dr. William Bloem, PhD, ABPP
Licensed Psychologist
Call 269-345-0909

Specialties:

• Relationship issues
• Trauma/PTSD
• Depression

Experience:

• Fulltime psychologist, Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center for over 22 years, specializing in the treatment of combat-related Post Traumatic
• Stress Disorder
• Chief of psychology service since 2007
• Part-time practice at Desert Streams since 1996
• Adjunct associate professor of Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University

Education:

• BA – Calvin College
• MA – Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
• PhD – Fuller Graduate School of Psychology

Professional affiliations:

• American Psychological Association
• Board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology

Personal statements:

I believe that most personal unhappiness and conflicts with other people come from behaviors and thoughts that were useful at one time in a person’s life to protect them from hurt, but now limit the person from achieving full potential and fulfillment. I believe that past hurts need to be grieved and expressed in constructive ways. I also believe that spirituality is an important aid to healing, and I work within a client’s own spiritual values to find greater peace.