- Direct and compassionate
- Skill focused
- LMHC in Florida
About Meryl
Meryl Galvan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, relationship issues, and substance concerns. She works with adults on a range of mood and adjustment issues, including trauma, depression, panic, and coping with life changes. Meryl aims to be direct and practical while staying compassionate in sessions.
Meryl uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She focuses on giving clear tools that people can use between sessions. Expect help with coping skills, improving sleep routines, managing emotions, and resolving relationship challenges.
Her background includes a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of West Florida. She also holds experience supervising clinical teams in outpatient settings, which she says informed her practical approach to care. Her credential is LMHC.
Meryl describes therapy as active work. Sessions aim to build insight and teach skills that last beyond the present crisis. She combines problem-solving with emotion regulation work and practical behavior changes tailored to each person.
People who are juggling caregiving, chronic health concerns, or recovery from loss may find focused support for daily functioning and rest. Meryl emphasizes changes that help with sleeping better, reducing nights of racing thoughts, and feeling more stable day to day.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Meryl draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address the thoughts and memories that keep people awake or anxious. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors, which is useful for sleep routines, anxiety, and mood. EMDR works with how distressing memories are stored and can reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories that disturb sleep and daily life.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness to help regulate strong emotions and reduce overwhelm. DBT skills teach practical techniques for managing crises and improving relationships, while mindfulness helps slow racing thoughts and improve attention to the present moment. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work; the therapist and client decide together which approaches fit the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on consistent practice. Licensed professionals can guide building sleep habits, emotion management skills, and plans you can use between sessions to improve rest and daily functioning.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Meryl supports people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, trauma, relationship strain, substance concerns, mood issues, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is patient but direct. She blends practical skill teaching with emotion regulation and real-world problem solving.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults and has supervised outpatient clinical teams.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, noted as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
In what languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.