- EMDR
- CBT
- Trauma-focused work
About Michael
Dr. Michael Galvin is a Colorado psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0000508) with 42 years of experience. He has worked in a mental health center, taught at three universities, and maintained a long private practice. He now does training and consulting and continues to see a small number of clients.
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, and sleep or eating difficulties. He also supports people dealing with career strain, parenting challenges, LGBT issues, and major life changes. Additional focus areas listed include post-traumatic stress, panic, phobias, dissociation, and workplace problems.
His approach draws on methods that emphasize processing traumatic memories and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. He uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with trauma-focused work. He has said that some approaches produced faster shifts for people with anxiety and trauma symptoms.
Over decades of practice he has worked in clinical settings and academia, and he has provided executive coaching. In recent years he shifted toward training and consulting while continuing to take on a limited number of clients. He is based in Colorado and offers services in English.
People who want practical, method-focused help for anger or trauma-related problems can request an initial conversation. To begin, follow the site instructions to review online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Galvin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as core tools. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and it is often used for anxiety, anger, and depression. EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories and can help with trauma-related symptoms.He also brings trauma-focused methods that concentrate on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic events. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative: the therapist and client discuss symptoms, goals, and what feels workable. The therapist will suggest a plan and adjust methods as treatment progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to keep appointments when travel or scheduling is difficult. Video sessions let the therapist observe expression and body language, while phone check-ins can be shorter and easier when bandwidth or a quiet moment is limited. These practical benefits help clients keep regular sessions without promising a specific format.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
42+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, sleep and eating issues, career and parenting concerns, and related problems.
What is his style or therapeutic approach?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused methods with a practical, results-oriented focus. He emphasizes approaches that help process memories and change unhelpful thoughts and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 42 years of experience working in clinical settings, private practice, university teaching, and executive coaching.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Colorado Psychologist, listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000508, and is based in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients according to the profile details. Confirm any region-specific rules before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.