I provide practical, solution-focused, research tested therapy in a comfortable style. Clients I work with express appreciation that our sessions have a clear focus on achievable steps and strategies to create or rediscover the life or relationship they want.
In my work with adult individuals, I provide goal-focused therapy to solve a wide range of problems, including depression, work and life stresses, life transitions, emptiness, low motivation, shame and regret, and past trauma and abuse. You will receive multiple strategies and tested ideas, based on your strengths, for achieving personal goals.
I have served on the faculty of three universities, teaching psychotherapy. I have also published book chapters and professional journal articles about conducting successful therapy.
If you want help with your marriage or relationship, I also provide couples therapy. Working with me, we will identify key steps (tailored to your situation) to prevent divorce, improve communication, increase intimacy, parent effectively, and solve financial disagreements. It IS possible – I see dozens of couples do it every year. You will achieve success from both hard work and a focus on the issues that will make the biggest difference. Plus, you will complete therapy with as many skills and tools as you want to continue the improvements you have made. As one couple told me at the end of therapy, “Future problems had better watch out if they try to mess with our marriage. Together we know how to kick any problem’s ass.” If you’re ready for therapy but your spouse isn’t, contact me and I can suggest ways to invite a reluctant partner to try therapy.
If my style seems to be a good fit for you, please contact me.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Sexual Dysfunction
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy
MD LCMFT LCM172
NC LMFT MFT450
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Alan McKeel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jay is always kind and caring in his interactions with me - I feel heard and understood at all times.
Written on Oct 31, 2020 after therapy with Alan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
