Christopher Keil, LMHC, LPC

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Practical, story-focused therapy for feeling stuck

Details

Name	Christopher Keil
Credentials	LMHC, LPC
Based in	Utah
Licensed in	Utah, Missouri, Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Christopher

Christopher Keil is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. He holds an MA and practices as an LMHC and LPC in Utah. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are tired of feeling stuck.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Christopher listens without judgment and helps people name what is getting in the way of their day-to-day life.

Background and approach

He works to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken plainly. This helps people notice patterns they want to change. Christopher uses approaches that help people rewrite unhelpful life stories and process traumatic memories.

He draws from Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves. He also uses EMDR to process difficult memories and Internal Family Systems to map different parts of a person's inner life. Many people come to him after feeling stuck and not making progress elsewhere.

Christopher aims to get to useful work quickly so people see change in weeks rather than months. He supports practical next steps and helps people build new habits that fit their daily lives. He has seven years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor and a total of 12 years in the mental health field.

Sessions are offered in English, and he works with international clients as well. The format and cadence of appointments are set to fit each person's schedule.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Christopher works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Christopher among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Christopher directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Christopher directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and Trauma-Focused Approaches Online

Christopher combines Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems in online work to address troubling memories and unhelpful life stories. Narrative Therapy helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and rewrite those stories to reflect strengths and values. EMDR is used to process painful memories so they feel less vivid and disruptive, which can help with trauma and abuse recovery. Internal Family Systems maps the different parts inside a person and helps them relate to those parts with more curiosity and care.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He checks in about how techniques are working and adjusts the plan together so it fits the pace someone is comfortable with.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or times when writing feels more natural. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Christopher commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment, and chronic illness challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are direct and practical. He listens openly, helps people name patterns, and focuses on steps that lead to change.

How much experience does he have?

Christopher has seven years as a licensed counselor and twelve years total working in the mental health field.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MA and is licensed as an LMHC and LPC in Utah.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

He meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin therapy?

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