​      1901 Cornwall Ave. Suite 661
          Bellingham, WA 98225
ph. ​360-255-0772   Fax 360-255-0773

Philosophy/Approach

John’s key focus is with individuals who are highly motivated to change the way they are managing their emotional and physical health. He approaches counseling through cognitive and behavioral therapies and when appropriate uses additional statagies such as guided imagery, hypnosis, EMDR, biofeedback and specific homework assignments to assist individuals in learning more effective ways to improve their health and wellbeing.

Through empathetic and gentle exploration coupled with suggestions for strategic action, John supports clients in strengthening their emotional and physical resiliency. He believes resilient health involves maintaining a dynamic balance between maximizing what can be changed, while also developing acceptance and effective coping strategies for what can’t be changed.​

Background

John received his Master of Education degree from Western Washington University in 1982 and is licensed in Washington State as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). He is also nationally certified as a Biofeedback Provider, is board certified by the American Psychotherapy Association and has post-graduate training in EMDR, hypnosis, and a variety of specific relaxation therapies.

In addition to his private practice where he sees individual clients, John is also the Director of The Stress Clinic, LLC. In the past, he has provided supervision and instruction in the clinical applications of biofeedback and stress management through a joint program with Western Washington University's Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services and the Department of Psychology. In addition to providing clinical services, John also provides trainings and presentations on the topics of biofeedback, relaxation, stress and pain management. He has also been very active at the state and national level in the field of biofeedback and has served two consecutive terms as the President of the Biofeedback Society of Washington​.​

   ​​​​John Jordy, M.Ed., LMHC

      Counseling and Psychotherapy