Meryl is great and always knows how to help me out. She’s full of great ideas that help me get through situations
Meryl Galvan, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Meryl is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Meryl. View 12 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Can’t think of a better person to help me through the worst time in my life. Meryl has been supportive and beyond invaluable to me picking myself up and moving forward.
More about Meryl
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
My name is Meryl Galvan and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I have 10 years of experience treating adults, adolescents, families, and couples with many different mental health issues and conflicts. In addition to general mental health, I have experience in treating trauma, grief, relationships, health psychology, and substance abuse. In addition to my therapeutic work, I have supervised teams of clinicians to insure they provide the highest quality of care to clients in outpatient treatment.
I provide a therapeutic approach that is patient and engaging. I provide compassion while helping my clients find solutions to the challenges in their lives. I am direct and sincere as I allow my clients to gain what they need from therapy including insight, coping skills, and resolutions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology both from the University of West Florida, as well as additional certification in health psychology. I am a Certified Therapist in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well.
I believe that therapy is work and I am willing to put the work in with you. I do much more than listen and talk. I provide lasting coping skills and insight that you will be able to use not just with your struggles now, but with future issues that may come about in your life. Therapy is work that pays off even years down the way! I love seeing people improve their lives and ultimately feel more comfortable with themselves and the world.
I look forward to working with you!
Meryl
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Meryl Galvan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144696923.
- LMHC · Florida · MH13504 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Meryl Galvan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Meryl is great and always knows how to help me out. She’s full of great ideas that help me get through situations
Can’t think of a better person to help me through the worst time in my life. Meryl has been supportive and beyond invaluable to me picking myself up and moving forward.
Meryl is amazing. She is positive, knowledgeable, kind, empathic, has a wide array of tools to help me and has such a positive vibe. I am looking forward to our weekly sessions. She truly makes my life better.
Meryl has been excellent with helping me navigate issues I didn't know how to address. She has introduced me to tools that have greatly helped too. I would 100% recommend her
Meryl is an amazing human and I am so grateful to have her going through this time with me.
I've only had a few sessions with Meryl but it's already changing my perspectives in a positive way. I really needed the push and she is very upfront while also being compassionate and realistic. She's good at reigning me back in!
I’m grateful for Meryl’s kind assistance and expertise as I’m working through a challenging trauma. She’s been a terrific communicator and has provided me a bevy of tools and coping skills that have been extremely beneficial for me. Thank you!
Meryl Galvan, LMHC is a truly gifted counselor! She has helped me by giving me practical advice while teaching useable coping skills tool I can use to resolve/prevent issues that occur. She is a game changer in the field of therapy/counseling because she is "solution oriented"! In my experience of over 25 years of counseling, Meryl Galvan's practice philosophy exceeds and goes above and beyond the traditional therapist/counselor role of being an active listener - just someone to talk to. I am grateful to have found such a dedicated professional!
Miss Meryl was outstanding. She constantly checked on me and made sure I was doing great, even if I was unable to respond. I’m grateful for her and hope to continue counseling with her in the future. I highly recommend Meryl for ANYONE who needs somebody to talk to at any given time during the week, weekend, day, or night. Thank you so much.
Meryl is great and so helpful. Definitely recommend her!
Meryl listened and was compassionate. She has helped me through a very challenging time in my marriage and in a short time I already see progress.
I feel like I’m receiving the care I need.
Frequently asked questions
Does Meryl Galvan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Meryl Galvan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Meryl Galvan speak?
Meryl Galvan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Meryl Galvan have?
Meryl Galvan has 12 years of experience.
Where is Meryl Galvan licensed to practice?
Meryl Galvan is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Meryl Galvan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Meryl Galvan does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Meryl Galvan offer?
Meryl Galvan offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Meryl Galvan?
Meryl Galvan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Meryl Galvan?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.