Linda Carroll Barraud, M.S., is a gentle and direct therapist who sees life's struggles and difficult passages as opportunities to deepen ourselves and better understand our life's meaning. Her practice attracts motivated people who want quality, depth, and practical-oriented psychotherapy.

A nationally licensed group psychotherapist and a licensed supervisor for other therapists, Linda has worked extensively with individuals, families, and couples since 1980. Among her most rewarding activities have been the women's groups she has facilitated with friends and colleagues throughout the mainland United States, Hawaii, and New Zealand. The current focus of her practice is individual couples.

In her practice Linda makes use of an extensive blend of interpersonal communication skills and traditional and contemporary psychological theories, merged with a transpersonal approach. She is a Master PAIRS teacher and is certified in Holotropic Breathwork™ and Transpersonal Psychology. She has studied Voice Dialogue with Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone and has trained in the Diamond Heart Work of A. Almaas. She also is certified in the "Hot Monogamy" program after training with Patricia Love, Ed.D.

Linda received a master's degree and completed all course work toward a doctor's degree in counseling from Oregon State University.

In addition to her practice she is also a writer. Her first publication "Return to Essence, a Woman's Spiritual Journey", a joint venture with photographer Karen Ruckman, is soon to be released. She is also the author of the memoir "Her Mother's Daughter", which was published by Doubleday in January, 2006

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Tim Barraud, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and native New Zealander. He is a Master PAIRS Teacher, a certified Imago Facilitator and has a degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Menlo Park, California. Tim is deeply involved in men's work, the Mankind Project and provides personal coaching for couples and individuals.

Beyond the relationship seminars that he shares with Linda, Tim organizes and facilitates workshops and retreats for men in a variety of settings. He offers "Our Mother's Sons" and "Mid Life Passage", both four day annual retreats for men at Breitenbush Hotsprings, Detroit lakes, Oregon.

Ann Ladd, LCSW, Ph.D., combines her early training as a physical therapist with her psychotherapy training and experience in Gestalt, Transpersonal Psychology, and the Casriel Bonding Psychotherapy Process to create a safe, deeply transformative group experience. Dr. Ladd was a Master Teacher/Trainer for 15 years for PAIRS International, Ltd. She has worked with hundreds of couples across the United States and Canada, most recently at Esalen. She also instructs mental health professionals in the field of intimate relationship skills and the emotional bonding process.

See more of what Ann has to offer at
The Connecting Place

David Long, M.D. and Deb Lyman, LCSW
Deb, a psychotherapist, has considerable experience working with women’s groups, individuals and couples and has a private practice in Newport.
David is a primary care physician in Newport, with a strong interest in relationship work.
Dave and Deb have trained in Imago Therapy and have led couple’s groups for several years.