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“I cannot recommend Dr. Colleen McGuire highly enough. She has been an incredible support in helping me manage my mental health, and her care has truly been life-changing. From the very beginning, she created a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where I felt heard, valued, and understood.”
What is Psychodynamic Therapy?
Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth form of talk therapy based on the theories and principles of psychoanalysis. It focuses on your relationship with the external world and on recognizing, understanding, and overcoming negative and contradictory feelings and repressed emotions. It also looks into how the past affects your current decisions, behaviors, and relationships.
During your psychodynamic therapy session with Dr. McGuire, she will encourage and guide you to develop an awareness of your emotions and unresolved feelings and investigate your unconscious mind.
Some of the techniques used in psychodynamic therapy include free association, projective tests, and dream analysis.
Conditions Treated by Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy can be used to address a wide range of mental health conditions and life struggles, including the following:
- Depression
- Social anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Relationships difficulties
- Borderline personality disorder
What to Expect from Psychodynamic Therapy
To start your therapy sessions, Dr. McGuire will first ask you a series of questions to get to know you and determine if psychodynamic therapy is right for you. During your sessions, you are encouraged to speak freely about your difficulties, fears, dreams, fantasies, and anything else that comes to mind that you would like to discuss. Dr. McGuire will help you see patterns and discover insights about your past and unconscious thoughts so you can develop greater self-awareness and find relief from your mental illness.
How many therapy sessions you need will depend on your unique needs. Some patients only need a few sessions, while others require long-term treatment.
Schedule a Consultation
Ready to find relief from your struggles? Psychodynamic therapy at Cottonwood Psychiatry may be the perfect solution. To learn more about this type of therapy, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation today. Call our Denver office or message us via our online contact form.
Dr. Colleen McGuire
Dr. Colleen McGuire, DO, is a Board-Certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine specializing in Psychiatry with a background in Anthropology and Music from the University of New Mexico, pre-med studies in Denver, and a medical degree from Touro University in California. She completed her residency at the University of Colorado, serving as Chief Resident, and has held key roles such as Attending Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at Denver Health, as well as working in various inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. Dr. McGuire specializes in trauma, midlife hormonal issues, and alternatives to medication, utilizing therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Known for her empathetic, client-centered approach and strong collaborative relationships, she is licensed in multiple states and enjoys mentoring nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Outside of work, she is a classical pianist, swimmer, and animal lover who values personal growth and creativity.
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