Julie GallivanLPC

Julie Gallivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who focuses on helping people through stressful life changes. She works with individuals facing relationship tension, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and grief. Julie writes plainly and listens closely to help people find practical ways forward.

She draws on person-centered care and trauma-aware thinking to create a respectful space. Sessions often focus on building communication skills, managing strong emotions, and improving self-worth. Julie also supports people dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, and the ongoing effects of past abuse.

Julie uses several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful steps, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. She blends these with narrative work to help people make sense of their stories.

Her background includes six years of counseling experience and work with a wide range of concerns such as addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and chronic illness. Julie can include faith-based perspectives when requested, and she is willing to pray with clients who ask for that support.

People who choose Julie can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes practical tools, clearer communication, and small, doable changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the service's intake steps to get matched and scheduled.

How Julie’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce worry, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. Julie works with each person to choose and adapt techniques that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or needs change.

Session formats and logistics are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, and a consistent way to continue therapy during life transitions. Licensed professionals use these methods to help people build skills and maintain progress between sessions.