I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oregon and California. I have over 17 years experience in providing therapy, supervision of therapists, as well as research in the area of substance abuse and emotional dissonance. I work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and codependency issues, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD and PTSD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I believe that every person has strengths and the potential for personal growth and a satisfying life. Life presents a myriad of problems and counseling engages both myself and the client in a collaborative process in order to find the processes and answers that will best fit the client’s needs.
I believe in treating the “person-in-environment”: our physical, psychological, social and spiritual selves are affected by our beliefs and emotions and also by physical and environmental factors. Thus, the effort to find solutions should accurately reflect the person’s life, stressors and preferences, with respect for personal choice and self-determination.
I practice with an emphasis on evidence-based therapies and collaborating with my clients to determine and facilitate “what works”. Our beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors are largely the result of what we learn throughout our lifespan and while we cannot change the past, we can learn from the past to create a new and better future. Therapy is thus an active process aimed at alleviating suffering and developing the inner peace and understanding that makes life worth living. It is truly an honor to be part of that growth process in people’s lives and I appreciate and respect the courage it takes for a person to be willing to engage in that process.
Oregon License #7519
California License #21893
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OR LCSW L7519
CA LCSW 21893
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Keith is awesome! Compassionate, patient, and open-minded. I am grateful for his help and what he has helped me work to understand.
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Keith for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Good therapist. Been talking to him over a year and always helpful and understanding.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Keith for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Keith has really helped me deal with my anxiety with life. To not get into too much detail, the self-talk in my head has become much healthier. I feel as though I have more tools to handle the issues that I struggle with. 10/10 recommendation.
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Keith for 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Keith is incredible!
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Keith for 7 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
1000/10, he is great
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Keith for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Keith is a really good therapist. It’s not easy for me to open up to people but it is easy to open up to Keith. He is always kind and compassionate and he is extremely knowledgeable. Very skilled therapist.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Keith for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues