Dr. Michael Galvin, CO Psychologist PSY.0000508

Dr. Michael Galvin is a Colorado psychologist with more than four decades of experience working across community mental health and private practice settings. He trained and supervised therapists at three universities and has applied psychological principles in executive coaching, bringing a blend of clinical and organizational insight to his work.

Although now mostly retired, Dr. Galvin remains active in training and consulting while continuing to see a small number of clients. Over the years he studied a wide range of traditional therapy methods and consistently adopted approaches he found more effective. In that process he encountered Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Energy Psychology, and he now specializes in Energy Psychology.

Dr. Galvin notes that these approaches have been used for several decades and are supported by a substantial body of research, often producing relatively rapid and lasting improvement for many people. He finds them especially helpful for anxiety- and trauma-related concerns but reports they can be applied across a broad set of conditions. He holds the credential CO Psychologist PSY.0000508, which indicates his license as a psychologist in Colorado. Dr. Galvin is open to discussing how he might help and welcomes inquiries from prospective clients.

Evidence-based approaches for online trauma and anxiety care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and emphasizes practical skills and short-term goals.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, involves structured phases that help the brain process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR is often applied for trauma-related symptoms and can help clients experience relief from intrusive memories and heightened arousal.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers the impact of traumatic experiences and works to build safety, stabilization, and adaptive processing of traumatic events. It combines techniques tailored to each person’s needs and can address a range of trauma-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Michael Galvin and other licensed professionals will discuss a client’s history, goals, and preferences and then recommend or adapt methods that best fit the situation. Online therapy makes those choices accessible through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to engage in treatment from different locations and on schedules that work for them.