James Gallagher

My communication style

My primary focus is on having the client feel safe and secure enough to be honest and forthcoming about their feelings and experiences, and to trust that I care. I set an easy and comfortable environment, and speak familiarly with empathy and understanding. I am attuned, observant, and direct while holding care and compassion.

My journey to mental healthcare

Since my earliest memories, I have always been attuned to other people's feelings, what is happening to them, and have had empathy and compassion for people having a tough time. I knew other people had different experiences from mine, but like me, these experiences impacted their feelings in the current moment.

My goals for you

Goal-setting is collaborative and adaptable. As therapy progresses, the obstacles and issues become clearer and your responsiveness to methodologies is realized. We check in each week about the goals and their appropriateness and achievability.

Our first session

The first session is fact-finding and getting a felt-sense of what is going on for you currently. It involves assessment questions to ensure safety throughout our work together. I also gain a historical perspective so I can get a contextual understanding of what may be going on for you.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual