Michael (Mike Galarraga) Galarraga
(He/Him/His)
Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Other, Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychotherapist
At Intersection Therapy, we focus on meeting your needs and welcome individuals of all marginalized backgrounds!
Intersection Therapy is a small group practice serving clients in PA and VA. Based in Philadelphia, we offer virtual and in-person sessions knowing that mental health is important and want to increase accessibility for you! We offer licensed and pre-licensed therapists, as well as interns to support financial accessibility as we are a private pay practice. We focus on centering the mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ people and People of Color. We offer the following types of therapy depending on which provider you choose to work with: Art Therapy, EMDR, Bilingual (Spanish) Therapy, and Talk Therapy. Check out our website, www.intersectiontherapy.com, to learn more about our clinicians, their offerings, and reach out to schedule your FREE, 15-minute consultation call to start your journey today!
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People seeking asylum
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Body Image Therapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Feminist Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Social Skills Training
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Art Therapy
- Anger Management
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Location
Intersection Therapy, LLC
Clinic
245 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USAPhiladelphia, PA 19102
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$80 — $160per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
PA State Board of SWs, MFTs, and PCs
PC012094, Pennsylvania
LPC
VA Board of Counseling
0701007262, Virginia
Certificates
ATR-BC
Art Therapy Credentialing Board
Art Therapists (Board certified and pre-certified)
Education
EVMS
MS (Master of Science), 2015