William Keeler, LCSW

William Keeler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with ten years of experience. He earned a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and has a background in community mental health. Will works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes and aims to help them find practical ways forward.

He listens first and helps people discover their own answers. Will offers clear direction when it is needed and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people cope. His approach is straightforward and down-to-earth, the kind of help a busy parent can use.

Will has used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and related methods in community settings. He draws on these tools to address concerns like depression, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting stress, attention differences, trauma, relationship struggles and mood challenges.

People who meet with him can expect a collaborative style. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills practice, and short-term goals when that fits the person’s needs. He balances guided skill-building with listening and validation.

Outside of work he spends most of his free time with his young children and, when possible, reads or plays video and board games. Will aims to help people make steady change over time and to support them through everyday challenges.

How William uses common approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, grief and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and everyday habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills and can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. William listens to a person’s goals and tries different tools to see what fits. Over time he and the client check progress and adjust the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches like skill practice and behavioral experiments in the settings where they live and work, making therapy more practical for day-to-day life.