About Christopher
Christopher Keil is a licensed mental health counselor in Utah with seven years as a professional counselor. He focuses on common and painful problems like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Christopher writes in plain terms and aims to make starting therapy less intimidating for people who are worried and overwhelmed.
He uses practical, goal-focused sessions to help people move past feeling stuck. Christopher combines structured approaches and conversational work so clients can notice small changes fast.
Background and approach
He prefers short-term gains and clearer next steps, while also supporting deeper healing when needed. In sessions he creates a calm space where people can say what they think and feel without judgment. He listens for patterns that keep problems looping and helps people try new ways of responding.
Many clients find progress in early meetings when they start applying the tools discussed in session. Christopher blends evidence-informed methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. He explains techniques in simple language and checks in often to adapt the plan.
This helps clients feel involved and in control of the work. He brings experience from a range of clinical settings and aims to help people regain momentum in life. The overall goal is clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and fewer obstacles to moving forward.
Approaches that translate well to online care
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided techniques to reduce emotional intensity. It can be useful for trauma, abuse, and distressing memories that keep returning.Narrative Therapy invites people to tell their stories and then notice how those stories shape their choices. This approach helps separate a person from the problem and supports shifts in identity, self-esteem, and life purpose.
Internal Family Systems sees different parts inside a person - like protectors, critics, and vulnerable parts - and helps them relate to one another more kindly. It can be helpful for shame, attachment wounds, and complex emotional patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit your situation. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth and easier when you need a quick check-in. Live chat and text are useful for brief updates, ongoing support, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Dissociation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Utah, Missouri, Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, Oregon
- Languages
- English