The Psychotherapy Office of J. Anthony Galvan LMFT
Private Practice Updates:
I currently have availability early mornings and a waitlist if interested. I am currently contracted with Kaiser Permanente (external provider) and Anthem Medi-Cal. I do offer superbills for those interested.
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I am excited to share I received my certification with WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) as a SOC 8 member in October 2023 to provide gender therapy.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit my website.
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- J. Anthony
J. Anthony Galvan LMFT (pronouns he/him/his)
Welcome​
There comes a pivotal point in our lives we begin to start questioning our decisions, our interactions and relationships with others, and our emotional well-being that leads us to having difficulty regulating our daily thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Hardships and emotional pain follow us like our own shadow contributing to the way we think, feel, and act. I firmly believe early childhood experiences, complex and secondary trauma, daily stressors, and life adjustments shape who we are as individuals.
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We all deserve a place to have a voice, to be heard, and a safe space "to just be". I help my clients regain emotional honesty, self-compassion, healthier thinking patterns, and secure relationships with the use of evidenced based treatment.
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I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based Practices, and Psychodynamic therapy. I have specialized training in Early Childhood Mental Health, Relationship-Based and Attachment-Focused modalities, and Gender Affirming Care.
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Since 2012, my experience includes working for local mental health agencies in Fresno, California. My educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development (2009) followed by a Master's Degree in Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy (2012) from California State University of Fresno. In 2019, I made a decision to move forward with my private practice to continue my passion in helping individuals such as children and adults as well as families and couples.
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I have worked with mental health issues ranging from adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and Bi-polar/mood disorders. I also have experience providing gender affirming care to transgender, non-binary/non-conforming, intersex, and those questioning. I am an active member with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). Since 2021, I have persistently pursued a speciality in Gender Affirming Care and received certification with WPATH as a WPATH SOC 8 certified member in October 2023 to provide Gender Therapy.
I believe it is important to challenge ourselves emotionally and cognitively. The challenges we experience often lead us to a level of vulnerability and/or shame we are afraid of. It is crucial to learn ways of expanding our reflective capacity in hopes to understand our thoughts and choices we make. We owe it to ourselves to learn better ways of living, to practice self-compassion, and deserving of putting ourselves first.
J. Anthony Galvan
What To Expect At Your Visit
Guiding You On the Path of Self-Healing
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.
Gender Affirmative and Gender Focused Therapy
Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
Early Childhood and Infant Mental Health Therapy
If you're looking for a gender-affirming or transgender friendly therapist with a gender-affirming approach, you have come to the right place. I provide services to the LGBT/Queer community in Fresno, throughout the Central Valley, as well as other California cities.
Feeling a bit down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? or experiencing uncontrollable mood changes? It might be time to seek help. My goal is to help individuals develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy.
Does your child display impulsive and uncontrollable behaviors? Does your child have difficulty expressing and communicating their emotions, feelings, and thoughts? Do you question the social-emotional development of your child? My years of training in the infant and child mental health field and degree in Child Development allows me to provide therapy services to children including collateral services to parents.
Contact Me
I love helping my clients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
