- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and ACT
About Keith
Keith Chilton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues. He also addresses intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Keith uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in emotions and relationships. He pays attention to how attachment and strong feelings shape behavior and choices.
In practice he listens carefully and helps people name hard-to-describe feelings. Conversations aim to make connections between present reactions and past experiences. He supports clients in finding practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.
Keith draws on long experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He describes his role as a steady witness who offers honest feedback and reflection. He encourages clients to notice small shifts and practice new ways of relating.
People who choose him often want help sorting through grief, recovery from abuse, parenting strain, or recurring relationship conflict. He invites straightforward talk about commitments, communication, and rebuilding trust after separation or domestic violence.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Keith commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name difficult emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. EFT focuses on emotional experience and attachment needs, which can help when feelings are confusing or when relationships feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action despite hard thoughts or feelings, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Keith will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and collaborate on which methods to use. That decision is practical and revisited as therapy progresses so the plan fits what the client actually wants to accomplish.
The biography does not list exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel, or have shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Some formats are less bandwidth-intensive and may suit days when being on camera is difficult. Discussing options early helps fit sessions into everyday life while focusing on emotions, attachment patterns, and practical next steps.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What therapeutic styles does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotions and relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Keith has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and families on a wide range of emotional and relationship challenges.
What credential and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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