Nina Gallivan

My Approach to Therapy

First and foremost, I commend you for taking the most difficult step in therapy- seeing its value and starting the process. The process can be uncomfortable, and I am here to help you make the process as easy as possible. Right from the beginning, it is going to be important to establish a good relationship in which you feel comfortable opening up and allowing me to get to know you. I do this mainly by asking questions, listening, and putting much care into understanding who you are and what you are saying.

You will soon see that our sessions are a safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment or worry. We will work together to identify goals that you want to work towards and I will use a client-centered approach, using your individual strengths and needs to identify the best approaches to help you most effectively work towards your goals. Our work is very much a partnership and I look forward to working with you.

About Me

When I am not working, you can usually find me on the sidelines of a soccer, basketball, lacrosse, or hockey game. I have two kids, a teen and a pre-teen, who are both very active in sports, and my husband and I spend a lot of time watching, cheering, and driving them around. We also love to travel and ‘get away from it all.’ Our favorite place to vacation allows us to hike, bike, swim, kayak, read, relax, and disconnect completely as there is no cable, cell, or wi-fi.

I also consider myself an artist. Art has always been a passion of mine, I was even an art major in college at one point. At this point in my life, art continues to play a part in my self-care and even makes its way into the work that I do with clients as creativity can be a great way to explore thoughts and emotions.