Brian Gallagher

Brian Gallagher has studied “the art of listening & healing” for the past 35 years. Having both given and received thousands of counseling sessions, he has come to thoroughly understand the human healing process from the inside out. Studying and working under renowned psychologist, Michael C. Reichert, he has witnessed the profound benefits of this counseling in himself and in many hundreds of clients, leaving him with the unshakable confidence that the untangling and discharging of old emotional knots makes people’s minds sharper, their bodies healthier, and their relationships deeper.

Brian received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work and built his first career counseling individuals, groups, and families as the lead trainer for a nationally recognized violence-prevention program in Philadelphia. He also taught social work at Temple University, led team-building workshops for corporations and schools, ran the Peer-Counseling program at The Haverford School, and served as a Nonprofit Executive Consultant. 

Background and Experience

During his early years of study, and throughout his social work career, Brian deliberately worked in a variety of odd side jobs in order to learn more about people, the economic system, and how individuals and groups absorb trauma. He was a pre-school teacher, bike courier, soccer coach, waiter, farmworker, handyman’s assistant, video store clerk, and salesman.  He also traveled to Chile for 6 winters as a part of the Sin Fronteras community project. These experiences have given Brian the skill of easily connecting with people from diverse backgrounds, and a depth of knowledge about our complex and nuanced society.

In 2006, Brian became interested in applying his knowledge to the creation of art and had a second career for 15 years as an actor & filmmaker. He also used this platform to coach fellow creatives through the process of shedding fears and gaining confidence in their stage and screen performances.

In 2017, Brian co-founded Of Substance, a nonprofit film company dedicated to eliminating the Blame, Shame, & Stigma around Addiction through the use of short films.

Through all of his experiences, Brian has come to understand that deep connection and consistent emotional healing are necessary for an optimal life.

He now dedicates his time to listening to others release the pain of old wounds and get clear about who they are and what they want, so they can live with more confidence, build closer relationships, and effectively do the work they love.

“I deeply believe in your innate ability to heal and grow. You just need the right opportunity.”