Ryan Eberst

Dedicated psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 14 years in the mental health field 7 years of licensed clinical experience in facilitating transformative therapeutic relationships. Expertise in integrating modern relational psychodynamic techniques with classic psychoanalytic theory to address complex emotional and psychological issues including trauma, attachment disturbance, personality disorders, and relational dynamics. Skilled in utilizing an authentic, relationship-centered approach to explore and understand the impact of interpersonal relationships, attachment history, and cultural contexts on individual well-being. Committed to continuous professional development and ethical practice, with a strong foundation in clinical consultation and ongoing engagement with psychoanalytic theory. Recognized for a dynamic and reflective style that effectively facilitates meaningful therapeutic relationships.

• Doctoral Project: Comprehensive Patient Conceptualization for Psychodynamic Clinicians Integrating Attachment, Intersectional Identity, and Spiritual Formation
• Founding leadership council member for the Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute
• Successfully co-founded a private group practice specializing in depth-oriented, psychodynamic treatment which currently employs10 full time therapists
• Developed, implemented, and supervised attachment-informed intensive outpatient program curriculum

• Founding Board Member, Current President - Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute, 8/2022-present Serve as a voting member of the Board for a educational non-profit established to provide continuing education and consultation for seasoned therapists in contemporary relational psychodynamic therapy, oversee the formation and operations of committees, budget planning and implementation, and ongoing development and implementation of certificate training program, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities.
• Blood Drive Volunteer - First United Methodist Church, McKinney, TX 2/2024-present. Coordinate and assist in quarterly blood drive for a 5000 member church through Carter Blood Care. Assist in promoting the blood drive, scheduling volunteers, directing donors, ongoing coordination of processes during the blood drive.
• Short-term Volunteer - CBF Field Personnel, refugee relief, Skopje, Macedonia, 01/01/16 - 02/01/16, Assisted CBF Field Personnel Jeff and Alicia Lee in coordinating a collaborative effort among local evangelical churches to serve refugees in transit camps, Provided direct relief to arriving refugees, Organized distribution of donated clothing, Raised over $1500 in donations for relief efforts
• Vestry Member - Trinity Episcopal Church, Marble Falls, TX, 03/01/13 - 11/01/14, Served as a voting member of the parish Vestry to conduct the business of the parish and serve on standing and ad hoc committees to oversee church functions, Oversaw the acquisition and distribution 1.8 million dollar endowment, Served on the Communications Commission to develop programs that communicate the life and ministry of the church, focusing especially on social media, Served on Worship Commission to plan and oversee the worship services of the church; played multiple roles in worship services (acolyte, verger)

• Contemporary Psychodynamic Institute
• Society for the Exploration of Psychoanalytic Therapies and Theology
• Dallas Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Relation Psychodynamic Therapy Consultation and Supervision
• Certificate in Jungian Psychotherapy