William Bonacker, MSW

Bill specializes in the treatment of trauma-related disorders with special focus upon treatment of victims of violence, abuse and stalking and individuals with complex personality disorders. A graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Graduate School of Social Work, he has worked in public and private mental health settings for more than 35 years. Bill has worked as a graduate practicum instructor for University of Nebraska Counseling and Social Work departments, training graduate students in evaluation and treatment of persons with mental disorders.

Bill has obtained specialized training in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders, and borderline personality disorder and in threat assessment and management. He has extensive experience in evaluation of mentally ill dangerous persons and is a member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. Prepared in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Bill has completed advanced training. He also holds Level II training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is trained to provide Critical Incident Stress Management. Bill is a Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Professional Counselor.