Christopher Keil, LMHC, LPC

Christopher Keil is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Christopher practices in Utah and brings seven years as an LMHC and LPC to his work.

He often meets people who feel stuck after trying other options. Christopher aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they are feeling and thinking. He works to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try small changes that make daily life easier.

His approach draws on methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to address hard memories and self-focused struggles. Sessions typically combine talking through current problems with targeted techniques to reduce distress and improve confidence.

Christopher also helps with concerns related to abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. He pays attention to how these issues show up in everyday routines and relationships, and guides clients toward clearer choices and calmer responses.

He encourages people to notice early shifts and build on them. Christopher describes therapy as collaborative work where the person sets the pace and goals. To begin, the site’s process asks for a short questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on availability.

How EMDR, Narrative Work, and IFS fit into online care

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, focuses on reducing the intensity of painful memories by using structured processing steps that help the brain reframe distressing experiences. It is often used for trauma and abuse related symptoms and can reduce the strong emotional charge tied to certain memories.

Narrative Therapy looks at the story people tell about their lives. It helps separate the problem from the person and create new, more useful stories. This approach can help with shame, self-esteem, and life purpose concerns by changing how people describe themselves and their choices.

Internal Family Systems, or IFS, helps people name and work with the different parts inside them - the reactive parts, the protective parts, and the core self. It can ease internal conflict, reduce impulsivity, and clarify values so someone can act with more calm and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest methods that are likely to fit. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break at work or during caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can adapt EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and IFS to remote work, and those approaches can still help reduce distress and build everyday coping skills.