Meryl Galvan, LMHC
Florida LMHC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief support
- CBT DBT and EMDR
- Flexible online sessions
About Meryl Galvan
Meryl Galvan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, families, and couples. She has broad experience addressing trauma, grief, relationship concerns, health psychology matters, and substance use issues, and she has supervised teams of clinicians in outpatient settings to support consistent, high-quality client care.
Her approach to therapy blends patience with active engagement; she offers compassion while guiding clients toward practical solutions. Meryl is direct and sincere in her work, aiming to help people build insight, durable coping skills, and meaningful resolutions to current struggles. She uses a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Meryl holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, both from the University of West Florida, and has additional certification in health psychology. She is also a certified EMDR therapist, and she frames therapy as collaborative work that equips clients with tools that can support them over the long term.
Her approach to therapy blends patience with active engagement; she offers compassion while guiding clients toward practical solutions. Meryl is direct and sincere in her work, aiming to help people build insight, durable coping skills, and meaningful resolutions to current struggles. She uses a range of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Meryl holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, both from the University of West Florida, and has additional certification in health psychology. She is also a certified EMDR therapist, and she frames therapy as collaborative work that equips clients with tools that can support them over the long term.
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?
She has 12 years of experience.
Is Meryl Galvan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH13504.
In which languages does Meryl Galvan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Meryl Galvan located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Meryl Galvan as my therapist?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Meryl Galvan work with international clients?
No. She 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 a client’s 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 is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Meryl uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside EMDR to support work done in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for relationship challenges, intense emotions, and coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Meryl works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan reflects progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health needs. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, allow for varied session styles based on what a client prefers, and support continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.