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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Newport Beach
Dr. Mitch Keil is a specialty mental health practice in Newport Beach, California, dedicated to providing high-quality, depth-oriented psychotherapy. Our team of clinical psychologists and licensed therapists specializes in evidence-based approaches including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR, addressing complex emotional struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.With a focus on personalized care, we prioritize building authentic therapeutic relationships to help clients achieve profound, lasting change. Our clinicians bring extensive experience and a commitment to holistic healing, emphasizing insight, compassion, and client empowerment. We maintain a collaborative network with psychiatrists and other professionals to ensure comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Group Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team includes doctoral-level psychologists with specialized training in depth-oriented psychotherapy.
- We integrate evidence-based practices with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- We prioritize weekly sessions as the standard of care for meaningful therapeutic progress.
- Our clinicians have completed extensive personal psychotherapy, enhancing their clinical empathy.
- We offer coordinated care with psychiatrists and other specialists for holistic treatment.
What people say
Deeply healing
Genuine support
Life-changing insights
Safe therapeutic space
Expert guidance
Services
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious patterns rooted in early relationships to address emotional struggles. This approach helps clients understand how past experiences shape current behaviors, fostering self-awareness and lasting change through a trusting therapist-client relationship. Ideal for complex issues like chronic anxiety and personality-related challenges.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT identifies and modifies negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to mental health issues. This structured, goal-oriented therapy equips clients with practical tools to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and OCD through techniques like thought logs and behavioral experiments, emphasizing measurable progress.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR resolves trauma symptoms by reprocessing distressing memories using bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based method helps clients integrate traumatic experiences into their personal history, reducing emotional distress and fostering resilience for PTSD, attachment wounds, and chronic relationship challenges.
Group Therapy
Led by experienced psychologists, our process-oriented groups provide a supportive environment for exploring interpersonal dynamics. Clients gain insights through peer feedback, practice authentic communication, and develop relational skills in a structured setting focused on anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional growth.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addresses communication breakdowns and relational patterns. Using psychodynamic principles, we help partners understand attachment needs, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust through emotionally focused interventions tailored to their unique dynamics.
People
Dr. Mitch Keil
Clinical Psychologist
Founder of Dr. Mitch Keil, Dr. Keil specializes in psychodynamic therapy with 15+ years of experience treating trauma and personality disorders. He emphasizes authentic therapeutic relationships and has trained in EMDR and group therapy modalities.
Dr. Matthew Johnson
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Johnson focuses on anxiety disorders and depression using evidence-based approaches. He integrates CBT and psychodynamic techniques to help clients develop coping strategies while exploring underlying emotional patterns contributing to their distress.
Whitney Fielder
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Whitney specializes in couples therapy and relationship issues. With expertise in emotionally focused therapy, she helps partners improve communication and rebuild intimacy through a compassionate, insight-oriented approach.
Dr. Heather Pratt
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Pratt treats trauma and PTSD using EMDR and psychodynamic therapy. She prioritizes creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients to process painful experiences and develop resilience through evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
Dr. Norm Roach
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Roach specializes in men's mental health and addiction recovery. He combines motivational interviewing with depth therapy to address self-destructive patterns, helping clients build purpose and healthier coping mechanisms.
Questions
What types of therapy does Keil Psych Group specialize in?
We specialize in psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, group therapy, and couples counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Do your therapists accept insurance?
We provide out-of-network PPO superbill reimbursement, allowing clients to submit claims directly to their insurance providers for potential reimbursement.
How often are therapy sessions scheduled?
Weekly sessions are the standard of care for effective therapy, with initial sessions available via online scheduling or phone coordination.
Are virtual therapy options available?
We offer in-person sessions in Newport Beach and secure online therapy for California residents requiring flexibility due to health or accessibility needs.
What makes your group therapy unique?
Our Yalom-inspired process groups emphasize authentic connection and interpersonal growth in small, structured settings focused on anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship challenges.
How do I choose the right therapist?
We help match clients with appropriate therapists based on clinical expertise, personality fit, and treatment goals through initial consultation calls.
