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 Sharon O'Brien, MA, LPC
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818 NW 17th Avenue |
Work: |
503-799-2668 |
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Portland,
Oregon 97209 |
Voice
Mail: |
503-799-2668 |
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Fax: |
503 433-1953 |
| Disabled Accessible: No |
E-Mail: |
sharon@sharonobrien.net
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Location: |
NW Portland,
Close to I-405 Everett Street Exit, served by TriMet streetcar and
the #77 bus. |
Degrees: |
Master of Arts |
Psychology |
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Bachelor of Arts |
Communications |
Licenses: |
Licensed Professional Counselor |
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| Training &
Certifications: |
EMDR Level II |
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| Availability: |
Routine and
Urgent Care; day and evening appointments |
| Affiliations: |
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American Mental
Health Alliance - Oregon, Board of Directors.
American Mental Health Counselors Association.
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| Fees: |
$100 per
50-minute session for individuals and couples. (Longer sessions are
available by prior arrangement.)
Discount offered for payment at time of session with no insurance
billing; a few sliding scale appointments are available based on
financial need. Some insurance accepted, also qualified as an
out-of-network provider for many insurance plans. Credit cards
accepted.
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Specialization
| Individual
and Couples Counseling |
Anxiety,
Trauma, Panic and Stress |
| Marital and Relationship Issues |
Depression, Grief and Loss |
Focus of Practice
& Interests
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Identify
and let go of negative feelings, behavior patterns, and
self-limiting beliefs |
Heal
from trauma, abuse, and injury; gain freedom from past experiences |
| Create stronger personal and family
relationships |
Improve communication and resolve
conflicts |
| Increase self-acceptance and self-esteem |
Identify personal goals and develop a
plan to reach them |
Background &
Experience
| Staff
therapist for community mental health agency, providing counseling,
crisis intervention, resources and support |
Licensed
professional counselor for individuals, couples, children, families
and groups in private practice and clinical settings |
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Experienced
EMDR practitioner, helping people heal from self-limiting beliefs
and the effects of trauma
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Trained
Imago relationship therapist |
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Nationally
recognized writer of lifestyle and relationship articles for
individuals and couples |
Special
expertise in life transitions, aging, and relationship issues for
adults
50-plus |
Patient &
Client Populations Served
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Adult (18 to 65 yrs) |
Elder (66 yrs and up) |
| I welcome cultural and spiritual
diversity. |
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Orientation &
Approach
| Because
each person has unique experiences and goals for counseling, I
combine a variety of approaches to help clients reach their
objectives. These include Cognitive-Behavioral techniques,
Narrative, Interpersonal and Existential therapy practices, Brief
Therapy to solve specific problems, and EMDR (Eye Movement
Desensitization & Reprocessing) to facilitate healing from
trauma.
I work primarily with
individuals and couples. At the client's request, family members,
partners, or friends may be included.
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Personal
Comments
| As a counselor, I consider it a privilege to work
with my clients. I understand how negative beliefs, thoughts and
life experiences can hold people back, making them feel stuck, sad,
anxious or unfulfilled. And I understand the courage it sometimes
takes to make changes.
My work is based on collaboration and
respect for my clients' needs, strengths and experiences. I offer a
safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment to help you
identify and let go of negative feelings, old behavior patterns, and
ways of thinking that prevent you from living the life you want.
Counseling can help you experience the joy
of self-acceptance and the peace of mind that comes with healthy
self-esteem. In the process, you can create stronger relationships,
improve the way you communicate with others, and see new
possibilities for your life.
For
yourself or with a partner, the support that comes from a strong
therapeutic relationship provides a safe place to make changes in
the way you think, act or react. And even the smallest change can
open the door to a more authentic and rewarding life.
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