About Michael
Dr. Michael Galvin helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, grief, or the fallout from trauma. He is a Colorado psychologist with a long career and a calm, straightforward approach.
He speaks English and works with people who want practical strategies and relief. He has worked as a psychologist for more than 42 years. Much of that time was spent in a mental health center and later in independent practice.
How Michael works
He also taught and trained clinicians at three universities and provided executive coaching for organizations. Over his career he learned many therapeutic methods and kept adapting what he used as new approaches emerged. Two approaches he now uses a lot are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and trauma-focused work alongside cognitive-behavioral methods.
He focuses on quick, measurable steps that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. Dr. Galvin has experience with a wide range of concerns including stress, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress, relationship and family pressures, workplace issues, and struggles with sleep or eating.
He also supports people facing cancer, disaster-related stress, and effects of sexual assault and abuse. He maintains his Colorado psychologist credential (CO Psychologist PSY.0000508) and continues to consult and train other professionals while seeing a limited number of clients. Prospective clients can expect direct conversation about goals and clear options for moving forward.
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What Michael works with
The areas below are the ones Michael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Hearing impaired
- LGBT
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | CO Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 42 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
Approaches for trauma and daily stress online
Dr. Galvin uses cognitive behavioral methods and EMDR as central tools for addressing anxiety, trauma, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity through structured sessions that include guided attention techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, try out methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative planning includes setting goals and reviewing progress so sessions stay focused on real-world improvements.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face discussion and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Messaging and live chat let people check in between meetings or fit brief sessions into a busy day. These formats make it easier to maintain steady work on symptoms and coping skills without extra travel.
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