Michael Galarraga, Counselor

Michael (Mike Galarraga) Galarraga

(He/Him/His)

Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Other, Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 22 days ago
10 years in practice

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!

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender ManGay

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 3:00 pm
Sat
closed

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
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Yoga Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • 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 map

    Accommodations

    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

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • 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

Other