- EMDR
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Christopher
Christopher Keil is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Utah with seven years as a professional counselor. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, and also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, chronic illness, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
He writes plainly with short sessions to address problems people feel stuck on. He aims to help people move past barriers that stop them from making progress. He describes early sessions as a place to lay out what matters and what needs to change.
Christopher uses EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems among his approaches. He often helps people work through traumatic memories, rethink the stories they tell about themselves, and notice different internal parts that influence behavior. He uses these methods in clear, step-by-step ways rather than abstract talk.
His background includes work with severe trauma and abuse, first responder issues, and chronic pain or illness. He notes that people who felt stalled before have seen measurable change after a few focused sessions. Christopher encourages practical steps and follow-through between meetings.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The session subscription can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, focuses on helping people process troubling memories so those memories feel less overwhelming. It is often used for trauma and abuse and for reactions that keep replaying in daily life.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. It helps separate the person from the problem and allows new, less blaming stories to emerge for issues like guilt, shame, and low self-esteem.
Internal Family Systems treats different parts of a person as having distinct feelings and roles. This approach helps people notice and negotiate with parts that hold shame, control impulses, or avoid painful memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will work collaboratively to decide which method or mix of methods fits a person's goals and preferences. He emphasizes practical steps and adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk through practical needs and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Utah, Missouri, Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, and also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment, body image, chronic illness, forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses approaches such as EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help people process painful memories and the stories that keep guilt or shame active.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years as a professional counselor and notes additional years working in the mental health field prior to that experience.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds MA LMHC and MO LPC credentials and practices in Utah.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.