Dr. Michael Galvin
Experienced psychologist with trauma and anxiety focus
CO Psychologist PSY.0000508 Colorado
- Experience
- 42 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Languages
- English
About Michael
Dr. Michael Galvin brings over four decades of professional experience to clients seeking help with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and a range of life challenges.
Background and approach
Based in Colorado, he continues to see clients while also providing training and consultation after a long career that included work in a mental health center, independent practice, university teaching, and executive coaching. Dr.
Galvin identifies a broad slate of concerns he addresses, including relationship and family stress, grief, sleep and eating issues, workplace difficulties, and several trauma-related problems. His clinical approach has evolved over many years, with particular emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside trauma-focused techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
He favors methods that produce timely and meaningful changes and adapts tools from different traditions to fit each person's needs. Dr.
Galvin holds the Colorado psychologist credential CO Psychologist PSY.0000508 and offers work by appointment, including options for international clients. He invites prospective clients to discuss their situation and see whether his experience and methods are a good match for their goals.
Integrating trauma-informed approaches in online care
Dr. Galvin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often teaching practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered as a trauma-focused option that works on processing distressing memories and reducing the intensity of trauma-related reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He discusses goals, symptoms, and preferences with each person and tailors a plan that may combine CBT techniques with trauma-focused work when appropriate. Clients and therapist work together to decide which methods fit best and to adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and locations. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, follow up between meetings, and access care from Colorado or abroad. The variety of formats supports continuity of care and makes it simpler to fit therapy into daily life.
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Experience
42+ years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English