On Transference and Its Interpretation
Transference, a key psychoanalytic concept, involves patients projecting feelings from past relationships onto their therapists. Initially seen as an obstacle, Freud late...
Ryan O'Millian
Licensed Professional Counselor
“I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for people seeking freedom from their painful thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Please do not hesitate to email me to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how this process works and to see if we are a good fit in working together. I wish you all the best in your search.”
About Me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Addiction Counselor in Boulder, Colorado. I treat addiction, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship issues, and life transitions with psychodynamic therapy and personal development.
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Basic Information
Services
I am committed to working with people who want to get at the roots of their emotional pain and relational distress. My ongoing training, personal therapy, and supervision allow me to listen deeply and non-judgmentally as we engage in a therapeutic dialogue in which your emotional needs are made a priority.
Through experiencing the freedom of talking in an atmosphere of radical acceptance, we liberate powerful emotions that help us make deep and lasting changes. When fully understood, painful psychological symptoms will dissolve over time, increasing your ability to life creatively.
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy for people who want to get at the roots of their painful thoughts, feelings, and actions. Please do not hesitate to email me and schedule a free consultation to learn more about how this process works and to see if we are a good fit in working together. I wish you all the best in your search.
My office is located in Boulder, Colorado. I also offer online telehealth through Zoom and Doxy platforms.
Services Offered:
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:
- •All ages
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Professional Counselor
A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.
Qualifications
Naropa University
Registrations
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
LPC
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Addiction Counselor
