Meryl Galvan , LMHC

Meryl Galvan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, families, and couples through a wide range of life challenges. She blends a patient, engaged style with direct, sincere guidance so clients can develop insight, practical coping skills, and lasting resolutions to their concerns. She has worked extensively with trauma, grief, relationship issues, substance use, and general mental health conditions, and she has supervised teams of clinicians to help ensure consistent, high-quality care in outpatient settings.

Meryl draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she is a certified EMDR therapist. She also 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. As an LMHC, she is licensed to provide mental health counseling in Florida.

She approaches therapy as active, collaborative work rather than passive conversation, aiming to equip people with skills they can use now and in the future. Her practice emphasizes compassion alongside clear direction so clients can move toward greater comfort with themselves and their lives.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Meryl often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is frequently applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method Meryl is certified in that supports processing of distressing memories and reducing their ongoing emotional impact.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Meryl works with each person to understand their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and she tailors treatment using one or more approaches so therapy fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Meryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make consistent access to licensed professionals easier for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic barriers, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on practical progress and skill building.