Hi, I am Karen Galvin, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana. I have provided 25 years of service for children, teens, adults, couples and aging populations. My experiences as a clinician include home-based counseling, outpatient therapy, residential and long term psychiatric treatment and hospital care. My training and practice experiences bring a strong developmental background, with ability to serve a broad range of issues throughout the life span with care, compassion and competence.
My counseling style is positive, strength based, collaborative and flexible. I strive to meet you where you are, listening and assisting you to understand yourself and others better, and to work through challenges to cope effectively and thrive. I want you to look forward to your sessions and feel yourself grow.
Some tools I may bring to assist you in meeting your needs and reaching your goals include a person centered approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution focused therapy, EMDR, hypnosis and mindfulness. I will tailor strategies and treatment plans with you to meet your individual needs and style
Congratulations on taking this step to create the changes that will lead to more happiness and satisfaction in your life. I am here to encourage, mentor and support you in this important journey. I look forward to getting to know you and watching you grow!
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsTrauma, AbuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Infidelity, Mood disorders, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Karen is awesome! Her positive approach is wonderful!
Written on Apr 06, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I am very appreciative of my therapist.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Karen is amazing, life gets crazy and she still checks in and makes sure I’m doing okay. I feel so supported and I have a safe place to talk and get no judgement only help. Her ways have helped me grow and find strength so much. I was so nervous to start therapy but she made this the easiest transition and experience I could’ve asked for
Written on Aug 27, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
She is well spoken, a very good listener, and allows you to truly open up, and deeply explore things about yourself you never knew before. Also she works with you and continues to reinforce any positive changes you have made, while acknowledging things that need to continuously be worked on for sucess.
Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Karen is very understanding, knowledgeable and caring. ☺️
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I love Karen!!
Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
This has been the best decision I’ve made with therapy. Although you don’t have in person interaction feels more comfortable saying what you want over the phone, through video calls or through messages. Karen is a great listener, gives me a different perspective of things, gives suggestions on how I can move forward or options to help with the struggles. Would definitely recommend Karen Galvin
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Karen always asks the right questions to help me sort through my problem. I frequently recommend her to my closest friends.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Karen is a treasure. I've been working with her for ages now and I can't imagine how I would've got through the last year without her. She both hears me and challenges me where appropriate and I am genuinely making progress towards the person I want to be.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very grateful for her help.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Karen is just right for me. She offers me ways to see things that are right in line w my core values, only just a bit more of a stretch - in the healthier direction. She offers me exercises to try that actually help relieve the pain, tension, guilt, etc. I consider myself fortunate to work with her
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very understanding. And able to sort through my information to help identify core issues to prioritize and make a plan for improvement and growth
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Karen has provided me with expert guidance through very difficult circumstances. I would highly recommend her. Really enjoyed the very experienced and thoughtful guidance she has provided. Thanks
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I am a mental health provider myself (so I would say I have high standards and expectations when it comes to getting help. Karen has been an awesome therapist from the start. Patient, insightful and wise. I recommend her to my friends and associates.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning grief, and adhd
Karen has been great at providing support. I really enjoy our sessions and get a lot from it. When I have messaged her outside of our session time she has taken the time to really craft a very detailed response back and has really been there for me. I appreciate Karen a lot and see her as an integral part in my healing and personal development. I'd highly recommend her to anyone
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen is patient, warm, and gives thoughtful advice and suggestions. She listens and is available through a variety of methods including text and video. Karen is detailed in her responses, as well as caring and supportive in her communication
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Karen's suggestions when I ask how I might handle a situation - there is always choice and examples provided for me to better understand. I also appreciate the fact that she emails me to summarize what we discussed so I can refer back to our conversation and reflect on how I am doing since last seeing her. She truly listens.
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Extremely caring and always checks in which I find really helpful and encouraging. Provided excellent tools that have helped me with my night time anxiety :)
Written on Jan 20, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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