- EMDR
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Christopher
Christopher Keil is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and a 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 concerns, and depression. He also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, and isolation or loneliness.
Christopher uses approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help people process difficult experiences. In early sessions he aims to clarify what has kept someone stuck and to set clear, manageable goals for change. He prefers straightforward conversation and practical steps over clinical jargon.
Clients who have been stalled by strong memories, recurring negative beliefs, or chronic worry may be offered techniques that address those patterns directly. Sessions usually involve talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying small experiments between meetings. Christopher describes this as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
He notes that some people notice meaningful shifts after just a few sessions, though progress varies by person and situation. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling their first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Anyone interested is asked to select the See online therapy options button, complete the brief questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people reprocess distressing memories and the emotions tied to them, often reducing how strongly those memories affect daily life. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves, helping separate problems from identity so new possibilities can emerge. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner world and aims to create clearer communication among those parts to reduce internal conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher will collaborate with each person to choose which method or combination to try based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. He explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, offer a quieter setting that avoids travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not practical. Licensed professionals can use these remote sessions to deliver EMDR, narrative exercises, or internal parts work adapted for an online setting, and the therapist will discuss what will work best for each person.
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 supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment struggles and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on identifying patterns and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years as a professional counselor and a total of 12 years working as a licensed professional in mental health.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds MA LMHC and MO LPC credentials and practices in Utah.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.