Meryl Galvan, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief care
- CBT DBT EMDR
- Video phone messaging
About Meryl Galvan
Meryl Galvan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She has provided care to adults, adolescents, families, and couples across a range of concerns, including trauma, grief, relationship challenges, health psychology issues, and substance use. In addition to direct clinical work, she has supervised teams of clinicians in outpatient settings to support consistent, high-quality care.
Her approach blends patience and active engagement, offering compassion while helping people develop concrete solutions for the problems they face. She strives to be direct and sincere so clients can build insight, practical coping skills, and lasting resolutions. Meryl integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Meryl holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Florida, along with additional certification in health psychology. She is also a certified practitioner of Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Meryl emphasizes that therapy is active work and partners with clients to build skills that remain useful for future challenges. Not currently accepting new clients.
Her approach blends patience and active engagement, offering compassion while helping people develop concrete solutions for the problems they face. She strives to be direct and sincere so clients can build insight, practical coping skills, and lasting resolutions. Meryl integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Meryl holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Florida, along with additional certification in health psychology. She is also a certified practitioner of Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Meryl emphasizes that therapy is active work and partners with clients to build skills that remain useful for future challenges. Not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Meryl Galvan have?
Meryl Galvan has 12 years of experience.
Is Meryl Galvan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: FL LMHC MH13504.
In which languages does Meryl Galvan provide therapy?
English.
Where is Meryl Galvan located?
Florida.
How can I work with Meryl Galvan as my therapist?
You can work with Meryl Galvan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Meryl Galvan work with international clients?
Meryl Galvan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Meryl Galvan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Meryl commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she is certified in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, helping with anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive behaviors. EMDR uses structured processing to help people work through traumatic memories and the reactions those memories trigger.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Meryl works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailors techniques and strategies that fit their needs. She combines active skill-building with approaches aimed at processing difficult experiences so clients can make meaningful progress.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver many evidence-informed interventions and to adapt sessions to what works best for each person’s routine and comfort.