Question 1

Do I have to be in a relationship to come to individual therapy with Dr. O'Malley?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Individual therapy is for anyone who wants to understand themselves better — whether you are single, dating, married, or somewhere in between. Many clients come specifically to explore patterns from past relationships before starting something new.

Question 2

Can I come to individual therapy if my partner does not want to do couples counseling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and this is actually one of the most common reasons people come in. Individual therapy can help you understand your own role in the relationship dynamic, shift patterns on your end, and sometimes that creates enough change to move things forward — with or without your partner joining.

Question 3

Do you specialize in working with men?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. O'Malley has a specific focus on working with men navigating relationships, identity, and the internal patterns that make connection feel hard. He creates a direct, non-judgmental space where men can actually talk — without having to translate themselves.

Question 4

What is individual therapy actually like with Dr. O'Malley?

Accepted Answer

It is a real conversation, not a performance review. Dr. O'Malley is direct and warm — he will name what he notices and help you connect the dots between your past patterns and your current life. Sessions are 50 minutes, in-person in Golden, CO or via telehealth across Colorado.

Question 5

How is individual therapy different from couples counseling?

Accepted Answer

Individual therapy is your space alone — to look at your own patterns, history, and emotional life without managing a partner's presence. It often complements couples work or serves as a starting point when one person is not ready for couples therapy.

Question 6

Do you offer telehealth individual therapy in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dr. O'Malley offers individual therapy via telehealth for clients anywhere in Colorado, in addition to in-person sessions in his private Golden, Colorado office.

Question 7

What kinds of things do people work on in individual therapy?

Accepted Answer

Common areas include relationship patterns, anxiety, career stress, identity questions, past experiences that keep showing up in current life, difficulty with vulnerability or connection, and navigating major life transitions. If something feels stuck, that is usually a good place to start.

Something Is Not Working. You Can Feel It.

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