Dr. Michael Galvin, CO Psychologist
Experienced psychologist focused on practical support
Book with Michael- Years in practice
- 42
- Credentials
- CO Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Michael
Dr. Michael Galvin greets people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, or the hard changes parenting can bring. He writes in plain terms and aims to make therapy feel direct and practical.
With decades of experience he focuses on approaches that move quickly and help people get unstuck. Dr. Galvin has been a psychologist for 42 years.
He practiced in community mental health and independent practice, and taught and trained therapists at three universities.
Background and approach
He has also worked in executive coaching and continues to do training and consulting while seeing a limited number of clients. Over his career he learned many traditional therapy methods and moved toward approaches he found most effective for anxiety and trauma. His work includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and trauma-focused methods.
These approaches guide sessions that address worry, panic, sleep problems, and reactions to loss or upsetting events. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. He helps people notice patterns, try targeted strategies, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
For people juggling parenting responsibilities, the focus is on manageable steps that fit real schedules. Dr. Galvin practices in Colorado and communicates in English.
He accepts international clients and offers a range of online session formats for flexibility. His listed credential is CO Psychologist PSY.0000508.
What Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Cancer
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Hearing impaired
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches for trauma and anxiety
Dr. Galvin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as core approaches in online work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments to reduce worry and improve sleep. EMDR focuses on processing upsetting memories in ways that can lessen their emotional impact and often helps with trauma-related symptoms.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and past experiences, then recommend an approach or a combination of approaches. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls allow real-time face-to-face conversation and interactive work. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework guidance, or ongoing coaching between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to continue care when travel or relocation occurs.
Questions people ask about Michael
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, sleep and eating issues, anger, and workplace or career concerns.
What is his approach to therapy?
His style is practical and goal-focused. Sessions use methods like CBT and trauma-focused techniques to address symptoms and build coping skills.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 42 years as a psychologist, with experience in a mental health center, independent practice, university teaching, training, and executive coaching.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000508 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages and international services are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a process with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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