You don’t need to be perfect here.
This is a place to be real—not “fine.”
Individual therapy for LGBTQ+ adults who are anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected—and tired of pretending everything’s okay.
This might be for you if…
You’re used to being the capable one—the leader, the fixer, the person people rely on.
You might be high-functioning, self-aware, and still exhausted.
You are constantly overthinking. You thrive on being “productive”—even when it costs you rest.
You’re good at taking care of other people—and not great at taking care of yourself.
Your relationships matter to you, but they also cost you a lot of energy.
You keep telling yourself you should be fine—but you’re not.
My approach
You deserve a therapist who gets it — not just academically, but personally.
I’m active in sessions. I’ll interrupt patterns, name avoidance, and slow things down when your nervous system is running the show. We’ll look at anxiety, trauma, attachment, and identity—not as abstract concepts, but as things that show up in your body, your relationships, and your daily decisions.
I work from a trauma-informed, relational lens, focusing less on “what’s wrong” and more on what has shaped your patterns together. Rather than getting stuck in cycles of reactivity, we work toward awareness, flexibility, and intentional change.
My work is informed by evidence-based approaches including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Meet Your Therapist
Tim Gallagher, LCSW
I’m really glad you’re here. I bring a grounded, down-to-earth presence to my work, and I primarily work with individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, identity, and the pressure of holding everything together. Reaching out for support—especially when you’re used to being the capable one—takes courage, and I don’t take that lightly.
I strive to create a space where you can show up fully and honestly, without having to perform or explain yourself. I work affirmatively with lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults, including people in kink-aware and ethically non-monogamous communities. You don’t need to educate me or translate your experience—we can get right to what actually matters.
While relationships often come up in our work, my primary focus is helping you understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and loosen the grip of perfectionism and overfunctioning. I do offer couples therapy on a limited basis, but individual work is the core of my practice.
There’s no quick fix or “magic pill” here. Meaningful change happens through thoughtful, collaborative work over time. Together, we’ll clarify what’s keeping you stuck and build a steadier, more sustainable way of living—one that doesn’t depend on constant self-control or proving your worth.
Providing you with a safe space to heal and grow
All sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can join from wherever you feel most comfortable—at home, in a private space, or anywhere you can be present and uninterrupted. The focus is on creating consistency, privacy, and room to do meaningful work together.
What We Might Work On
Anxiety and chronic overthinking (especially when slowing down feels impossible)
Trauma and emotional reactivity tied to earlier pressure or responsibility
Relationship stress—even when you’re doing the work on your own
Boundaries, self-trust, and burnout from being “on” all the time
Identity, sexuality, and life transitions that unsettle old roles
“I didn’t realize how much energy I was spending holding everything together until I stopped having to do that in therapy.”
“This is the first place I didn’t feel like I had to explain myself or get it ‘right’ before talking.”
“As a gay man, it’s rare to feel both understood and challenged in therapy. I felt supported without being coddled, and pushed without being judged.”
— Clients (Anonymous to protect identities)
EMDR
EMDR for Perfectionism and Burnout
EMDR isn’t only for obvious trauma. For many high-functioning people, it’s useful when your nervous system learned early that being competent, agreeable, or “on” was how you stayed safe. Over time, that pattern can show up as perfectionism, anxiety, or burnout—even when your life looks stable on the outside.
EMDR helps us work with those earlier experiences so your system doesn’t have to keep reacting as if the same pressure is still there. The goal isn’t to take away your drive or competence, but to loosen the constant sense that you have to perform to be okay.
“Prince Harry does EMDR to cope with loss of Princess Diana and stress of life”
Payment & Insurance
I aim to be transparent and straightforward about fees and insurance so there are no surprises.
Insurance
I accept select insurance plans for individual therapy. If you plan to use insurance, I’m happy to help you determine whether your plan is in-network and what your benefits look like. Coverage, copays, and deductibles vary by plan, so I encourage clients to verify details directly with their insurance provider as well.
Private Pay
Couples therapy is offered on a private-pay basis only. Relationship work requires a different structure and level of focus, and I reserve this work for private-pay sessions.
Self-pay options are also available for individual therapy if you prefer not to use insurance.