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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Solutions
Dr. Mitch Keil is a dedicated team of clinical psychologists in Newport Beach committed to delivering high-quality mental health care through personalized psychotherapy. Our practice emphasizes depth-oriented, holistic treatment focused on addressing root issues rather than surface symptoms. We maintain small caseloads to ensure each client receives individualized attention and care that aligns with family-like standards. Our therapists combine evidence-based practices with psychodynamic approaches to foster profound, lasting change through genuine human connection. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, we help clients reclaim lost parts of themselves and develop greater self-awareness.Our collaborative approach extends to coordinating care with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and specialists for integrated treatment. We intentionally keep our practice size limited to preserve the quality of care we provide. Our office environment is designed to be private, calming, and accessible, reflecting our commitment to client comfort. We specialize in working with adults, teens, and young adults through both in-person and virtual therapy sessions. Our team regularly consults internally to elevate clinical work and maintain the highest professional standards.
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Couples Counseling
Psychodynamic Therapy
CBT Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Teen Mental Health
Highlights and features
- Our team includes doctoral-level clinical psychologists with specialized training
- We focus on psychodynamic therapy for lasting personality-level changes
- Maintain small caseloads to ensure personalized attention for each client
- Offer coordinated care with psychiatrists and medical professionals
- Provide both in-person and virtual therapy sessions for flexibility
What people say
Deeply insightful therapy
Genuine human connection
Lasting personality-level changes
Expertise in complex cases
Supportive group environment
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues through evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches. Our doctoral-level therapists help clients understand emotional patterns and develop greater self-awareness. Treatment focuses on creating lasting change by addressing root causes rather than surface symptoms.
Group Therapy
Process-oriented group sessions led by Dr. Mitch Keil using Yalom's framework to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Participants gain new perspectives through peer interactions while developing authentic connections in a supportive environment. Groups limited to 8-10 members for optimal engagement.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Specialized treatment exploring unconscious patterns and early life experiences shaping current behavior. Our therapists help clients understand emotional defenses and relationship dynamics to create lasting personality-level changes. Sessions focus on developing self-awareness and breaking destructive cycles.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety treatment combining psychodynamic insights with evidence-based techniques. We address both immediate symptoms and underlying causes through personalized therapy plans. Treatment helps clients understand anxiety's origins and develop healthier coping mechanisms for lasting relief.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment using EMDR and psychodynamic approaches to process painful experiences. Our therapists help clients understand trauma's impact on current functioning while developing grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on reclaiming emotional freedom and rebuilding healthy relationships.
People
Dr. Mitch Keil
Clinical Psychologist
Founder of Dr. Mitch Keil with extensive experience in psychodynamic therapy and personality disorders. Specializes in helping clients achieve lasting change through deep therapeutic relationships while mentoring other mental health professionals.
Dr. Matthew Johnson
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral-level psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders and trauma treatment using evidence-based approaches. Focuses on helping clients develop self-awareness and healthier coping mechanisms through personalized therapeutic relationships.
Whitney Fielder
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Expert couples therapist with specialized training in relationship dynamics and family systems. Helps partners develop healthier communication patterns and deeper emotional connections through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Dr. Heather Pratt
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral-level therapist specializing in women's mental health and trauma recovery. Combines psychodynamic insights with practical tools to help clients achieve lasting emotional growth and improved relationships.
Dr. Norm Roach
Clinical Psychologist
Experienced therapist focusing on men's mental health and personality disorders. Uses psychodynamic approaches to help clients understand emotional patterns and develop greater self-awareness for meaningful life changes.
Questions
What makes Keil Psych Group different from other therapy practices?
Our practice combines doctoral-level expertise with personalized care through small caseloads and deep therapeutic relationships. We focus on lasting personality-level changes rather than temporary symptom relief.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a fee-for-service practice and provide superbills for PPO insurance reimbursement. We help clients understand their coverage and navigate the reimbursement process.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We primarily use psychodynamic therapy while integrating evidence-based techniques like CBT and EMDR. Our treatment focuses on understanding unconscious patterns and creating lasting change.
How often should I attend therapy sessions?
Weekly sessions are standard for effective treatment. We may recommend more frequent sessions initially for clients needing intensive support before transitioning to weekly appointments.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
We offer virtual therapy for California residents when in-person visits aren't possible. Our therapists use secure video platforms to maintain treatment continuity and accessibility.
What mental health issues do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and personality disorders. Our therapists have extensive experience with complex emotional struggles and personality-level changes.
Reviews (7)
Hiba Shublak
Nov 28, 2021
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I have been in and out of therapy throughout my life, but my experience with Dr. Keil surpassed any other, because he taught me how to handle myself. I am so grateful for his wisdom, his kindness, his guidance and his patience. Often I think of a poem by Kahlil Gibran on Children, which states that parents are simply the bows and children the arrows. The bows guide the arrows, but once let go, the arrows choose the direction of their path. Dr. Keil, was my bow, and I feel at peace since I met him. I am truly grateful.
Hannah S.
Sep 30, 2021
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I cannot say enough good things about this group. I have referred a number of friends since ending therapy. A special shoutout to Whitney Fielder for all of her help. If you are looking for therapy, this is the place!
Joseph Azzopardi Cfp
Jul 06, 2021
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Dr. Keil is absolutely amazing at what he does. Not all therapists are created equal, however, he is truly in a class of his own. From someone who had never been to therapy before, I was very nervous about trying it, and even more skeptical if it could actually work for me. Dr. Keil has the amazing ability to quickly understand you and almost instantly begins to make you feel more comfortable with the idea that he can help, and you will feel better. He has been truly a miracle worker for me and has 100% changed my life for the better. Dr. Keil quickly became a trusted friend, and his point of view
J. F.
Mar 14, 2021
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I want to say thank you so much to Dr Keil and his team for helping save our family. I saw Dr Keil for individual and Dr Norm for family therapy. We spent about 4 months in therapy and the change we have all experienced together is day and night. We actually communicate now!!! Much love to the whole team, these guys are the real deal.
Ann Ah
Feb 27, 2021
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Dr. Keil has helped me so much over this past year. I struggled through depression, anxiety, and low self esteem. He has helped me overcome many obstacles in my life. I was nervous and worried when I went to my first session, but he was so easy to talk to and I felt like he understood me. I am so glad that I found him and if anyone is on the fence about going to therapy, I highly recommend Dr. Keil! He gave me the tools to thrive on my own. I cannot thank him enough for helping me!
Autumn Beno-Morris
Jan 20, 2021
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Dr. Keil is maybe the best you can find!!! And I am really not just saying that for show. I had to write this review as someone who would not categorize themselves as a therapy person. My single experience with therapy a few years back was an attempt to try to help myself through an intense period of loss. Unfortunately, that experience ended up leaving me feeling like therapy was just kinda ok. I felt like it was nice to talk to someone but I didnt really feel like there was a lot of depth to my appointments, more of just me talking and someone nodding their head at me. When I left therapy
Brooke C.
Dec 17, 2020
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Dr. Mitch changed my life! I came to him when I was in a really dark place and my family suggested therapy. I'm so glad I trusted the previous reviews left here, Mitch is warm, intelligent, and great at working through whatever I came to him with. The scope of different areas of my life that were positively impacted by him is honestly amazing. He helped me through the grief of losing loved ones as well as working through bad relationships. I can honestly say he is someone I would want any of my family or friends seeing for therapy. I am a better, stronger, more confident person after my time with
