John P. Gallagher

I work best with folks who are seeking practical effective solutions to their personal, family or relationships problems and who would like to see results as quickly as possible. They are open to learning new ways of thinking about their problems and are receptive to new approaches. You can generally count on leaving your first session confident that I understand the problems you have presented and have clear formulations and concrete solutions to offer. Half of my cases are closed in under six sessions, most with good and lasting results. I have been fortunate in that I have never had to carve out a narrow specialty to maintain my private practice. My patients come to me with a wide range of concerns but most frequently with anxiety, depression, relationship issues or child or teen behavior problems. These varied experiences have broadened my understanding of what it takes to be happy. You will likely find your first meeting interesting, pleasant and almost certainly reassuring. I consider it a matter of professional integrity to provide counseling that is effective as well as cost-effective. I assure you, you will learn things that prove to be valuable for years to come. Sometimes with a little direction, life can be so much easier.