Julie Gallivan, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Julie

Julie Gallivan is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on family and parenting issues alongside a range of life challenges. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and relationship problems. Julie keeps sessions direct and compassionate so parents and family members can figure out next steps without jargon.

She works from Michigan and meets with clients in English, including international clients. Julie draws on therapies that help people change how they respond to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Background and approach

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - to help clients choose actions that match their values even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy gives space for clients to lead the conversation while Julie offers steady, nonjudgmental support.

She has six years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, LPC, and applies that background to everyday family challenges. Common themes she addresses include blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also works with issues like addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and body image concerns.

Julie pays attention to how family history and roles affect present problems. She helps people clarify priorities, practice new communication skills, and set realistic boundaries. Sessions often mix skill practice with exploring personal stories to shift how clients relate to themselves and others.

Practical matters are straightforward: sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location and therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Julie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose small actions that match what matters most to them. ACT can be useful for chronic stress, anxiety, and decisions that affect family life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life steps. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, impulsivity, and communication habits that get in the way of relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt helped before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling easier for busy families. These options let people connect from home, fit sessions around caregiving or work, and continue therapy during life transitions without a commute.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Julie works with relationship and family concerns including parenting, blended family issues, divorce and separation, communication problems, and family of origin matters. She also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining acceptance-based and skills-focused approaches. Sessions mix practical skill building with open, supportive conversation.

How much experience does she have?

Julie has six years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with a range of family and individual issues.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, based in Michigan. The license number provided is MI LPC 6401019047.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Julie meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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