Hi there, I'm Keith. I'm a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania (LPC) and Florida (LMHC). In life we have two choices to make: to live like or unlike the person we want to be. It can be easy to take a look around at your emotional, mental, social, physical, occupational, and spiritual selves and notice certain aspects of them which do not reflect the way you want your life to be. Maybe you feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions like anxiety or depression. Perhaps you feel inundated with negative, self-critical, or racing thoughts. It could be that there's aspects of your relationships that you're unhappy with. Or, you may have issues with your health, addiction, sleep, or feeling on-edge. Your work or school might be stressful or unfulfilling. Perhaps you're struggling with your identity and are experiencing personal and/or systemic discrimination or oppression. Whatever the case may be, I'm here to help you find balance and work towards living a life that looks more like the one you want to have. Together we will identify the issues you're facing, explore and treat them with compassion, and find strategies to address them and seek balance. I will use my warmth, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and evidence-based therapeutic practices to help you live a life that's rooted in your values. I will support you to make positive choices, grow, and find ways to cope with the lows that come along in life and pull you away from being who you want to be. I believe that all people are worthy of love. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and am affirming to queer people, women, people of color, and adults of all ages. If you are looking for a safe therapist to be yourself with, I'd love to work with you. Note: my scheduling availability tends to range from 8am-3pm on weekdays.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, you can expect a safe and supportive environment to "air out" all the things going on in your life that brought you to therapy. Our goal in our first session is to come to a shared understanding of what the "problems" in your life may consist of in order for us to set an intention of what we ought to focus on moving forward. The first session is all about getting to know you and defining your therapeutic goals!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My strength as a therapist is my humanity. As your therapist, I do not assume I have more power than you- I aim to empower you. You are the master of your life. You know yourself better than anybody else could ever expect to. I am not here to judge you, assume I know what's best for you, give you unsolicited advice, or tell you what you need to "fix." Instead I work together with my clients, from one human to another, to meet you where you're at and offer support as a companion.