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Dr. Michael Galvin

Dr. Michael Galvin, CO Psychologist PSY.0000508

Therapist in Colorado

Practical, experienced psychologist for confidence rebuilding

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42 years of experience listed

CO Psychologist PSY.0000508 professional credentials

English languages

  • 42 years experience
  • Trauma informed
  • Plainspoken approach

About Michael

Dr. Michael Galvin welcomes people who are wrestling with low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, or the long tail of past trauma. He speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on practical steps clients can use between meetings. With many years in the field, he aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful from the first conversation.

Galvin has worked as a psychologist for decades, first at a community mental health center and later in independent practice. He has also taught and trained therapists at three universities and worked in executive coaching. That background shapes a direct, results-minded style in single-session work and longer-term care.

Over time he began using newer approaches that he found produced faster change for anxiety and trauma symptoms. His practice now includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, trauma-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques that help people change repetitive thoughts and habits.

Clients can expect sessions that mix talking with structured exercises and skills practice. He explains methods in plain language and helps people pick simple steps to try between sessions. He also consults and trains other professionals when not seeing clients.

Dr. Galvin is based in Colorado and has worked with issues from grief and depression to sleep and eating concerns. He holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0000508 and draws on 42 years of experience when helping people rebuild confidence and cope with life changes.

Approaches that translate to online work

EMDR helps people process distressing memories by combining focused attention with guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of painful recollections. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on identifying how trauma affects daily life and building skills to manage triggers and overwhelming emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, commonly used alongside these methods, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to change how they feel.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses your history, goals, and preferences and recommends methods that fit your needs. You and the therapist can adjust direction as you learn what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a workday break or continuing care when relocating. It also lets people meet with therapists who practice in another state or country. Ask about session length, scheduling, and whether specific techniques you are interested in are offered remotely.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

CancerCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationHearing impairedVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

42+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and related issues such as grief, sleep and eating concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and focused. He mixes conversation with structured techniques and homework to help people try changes between visits.

How long has he practiced?

He brings 42 years of experience in community mental health, independent practice, university teaching, and executive coaching.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000508 and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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