Hello, I would like to tell you a little about the counseling services I offer 
in case there is a person in your life who could benefit.

I am a California state licensed therapist specializing in working with adults and couples to resolve painful relationship issues and to heal personal trauma . In my private practice setting, I have many years experience helping both men and women in a variety of areas, including:

• Dealing with personal loss and emotional trauma
• Managing depression within yourself or your loved ones
• Navigating through major life stages and transitions
• Self-Esteem enhancement, assertiveness and confidence building
• Creating the path to a loving relationship

...and I counsel those who are:

• Adult Survivors of Physical/Sexual Abuse
• Adult Children of Alcoholic and Other Dysfunctional Family Patterns

I also offer counseling to couples (married and single) in the following areas:

• Premarital counseling to prevent later problems
• Intimacy issues
• Communication and problem-solving for mutual growth and fulfillment
• Identifying and working through family of origin issues affecting current love relationships and parenting issues 
• Relationship recovery from infidelity
• Separation/divorce counseling

"I will assist you...with care, skill, experience and respect."

Monterey Rape Crisis Center (MRCC): I am also a therapist at MRCC, where I see individual men and women who are adult survivors of incest, molest, and/or rape as well as conduct a support group for adult female survivors.  You may contact MRCC by phone 831/373-3955 for information about their services or go to their website:  www.Mtryrapecrisis.org. 

Workshops and Lectures: I also conduct workshops and am available to speak on a variety of topics, including:
 

I Wish I Were Less Sensitive	Your Inner Wild Woman
Dealing With Stress In Your Life	The Many Faces of Depression
Power Struggle...or Romance?	How To Make 7 Helpful Habits Your Own

I offer a free initial half hour consultation. 
Please call for further information or to schedule an appointment.

Barrie Elizabeth O'Brien, M.F.T. 831/646-8042
Office in  Pacific Grove, California 93950	Office in  Salinas, California 93901
http://www.barrieobrien.com  barrieobrien@sbcglobal.net

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