William Keeler , LCSW

William Keeler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon who brings a practical, compassionate approach to therapy. He holds a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and has built a decade of clinical experience supporting people across the lifespan, including work in community mental health with adults, children, and teenagers.

He emphasizes listening and understanding as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship, helping clients discover their own answers while offering guidance when direction is needed. His training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which he tailors to each person’s goals and circumstances.

William works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, sleep problems, and issues related to identity and gender. He also supports people facing adoption or foster care questions, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and other complex life issues.

Outside of practice he balances family life with hobbies like reading, video games, and board games. He welcomes new clients and approaches each person’s journey with respect, patience, and a focus on practical skills and meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with William Keeler

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical strategies to change behaviors and moods; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it can be especially helpful for strong emotions and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that support coping with stress, intrusive thoughts, and ongoing life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. William Keeler collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so care stays aligned with what actually helps.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging to fit different rhythms and responsibilities. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to maintain consistency, apply skills between sessions, and continue therapy alongside work, family, and other commitments.