- Goal focused
- Skills based
- Trauma informed
About Meryl
Meryl Galvan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and codependency. She writes short-term goals with clients and focuses on practical coping skills people can use right away. Her style is direct but compassionate, aimed at helping clients make clear changes in daily life.
With 12 years of experience, she brings a mix of approaches to therapy. She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach coping strategies and emotional regulation. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness tools for trauma and for building present-moment awareness.
She has worked with adults on issues such as mood disorders, panic, sleep problems, parenting stress, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, and intimacy-related struggles. She also addresses career stress, self-esteem, anger, and families' conflict through individual therapeutic work. Her background includes supervising clinical teams in outpatient settings to support care consistency.
Meryl holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of West Florida. Her professional credential is LMHC, Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She combines practical skill-building with honest feedback so clients leave with clearer tools and plans.
People who choose her can expect goal-focused sessions that balance empathy with direct guidance. She encourages effort and follow-through and helps clients practice new skills between visits to build lasting change.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions typically include brief skills practice, homework, and problem-focused discussions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address sleep or panic symptoms.DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. In an online setting it often looks like step-by-step skill coaching, real-time problem solving, and practice of grounding techniques for intense emotions.
EMDR is a method used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact. When offered remotely it involves guided processing and activation of calming strategies, with the therapist helping pace the work to match the client's tolerance.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend starting points. That plan can change as progress is made or needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she runs online visits. Many people find online work easier to fit into their day and helpful for maintaining steady progress without long commutes. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule short check-ins, work around busy days, and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, addictions, codependency, and related concerns like sleep problems and low self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and direct while remaining compassionate. She focuses on clear goals, teaching coping skills, and helping clients practice changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings and supervising teams of clinicians in outpatient care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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