- EMDR methods
- Narrative work
- Life purpose focus
About Christopher
Christopher Keil is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Utah with seven years of experience as a professional counselor. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Christopher also lists life purpose among his clinical interests and helps people who feel stuck after big life changes.
He uses practical, talk-based work that aims to get people unstuck. Sessions tend to focus on making sense of painful memories, reducing overwhelming emotions, and finding clearer next steps. Christopher draws on methods such as EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to shape the work, choosing techniques that fit the person in front of him.
In the room he prioritizes straightforward conversation and clear steps. People can expect to talk through recent problems, identify patterns that keep them stuck, and practice ways to respond differently. He describes early sessions as a place to assess what is getting in the way and to plan focused, manageable goals.
Christopher has experience with issues that often follow trauma, including dissociation, abandonment and attachment concerns, and guilt or shame. He also addresses midlife questions, men’s issues, chronic illness and pain, and problems with communication or impulsivity.
To begin, prospective clients follow the service's matching flow and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and Christopher is open to working with international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How EMDR, Narrative Therapy and IFS translate to online work
EMDR is a method that helps people process distressing memories by using guided attention and bilateral stimulation while discussing the memory. It is often used for trauma, intense anxiety, and memories that keep coming back.Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves. The therapist helps separate problems from the person and look for alternative storylines that open up different choices and actions.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) works with the different parts inside a person - for example the part that criticizes and the part that wants safety. The approach helps people understand and relate differently to those parts so they stop running automatic reactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christopher will help assess needs and goals, then suggest which method or combination to try first. If an approach doesn't fit, the plan can be adjusted together.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR, narrative work, and IFS for remote sessions, and Christopher uses those approaches to keep the focus on practical progress rather than on theory.
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, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people concerned about life purpose, abandonment, attachment, and chronic illness effects.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses clear, practical conversation to identify patterns that keep people stuck. Then he suggests focused steps and techniques to test different ways of responding.
What is his clinical background?
He holds an MA and has seven years as a professional counselor. He has additional years in the mental health field prior to his current licensure.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in Utah as an MA LMHC and a MO LPC. Sessions are offered from that professional base.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.