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Keith Chilton

At a glance

Experience
30 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistCalifornia

Keith Chilton, LMFT

Experienced, steady support for life and relationships

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LMFT California LMFT# 118833

NPI1891042818

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  • LMFT in California
  • 30 years experience
  • Focus on relationships

About Keith

Keith Chilton is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with three decades of clinical experience. He brings a calm, attentive presence to sessions and focuses on helping people find balance between personal needs and their relationships. Clients meet a practitioner who values curiosity and steady support through life changes.

Keith uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful patterns and experiment with small changes. Conversations often cover stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and challenges in close relationships. He also supports work on parenting concerns, intimacy issues, and coping after loss or trauma.

Over 30 years Keith has worked with adults, couples, and those navigating complex life transitions. His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally focused techniques, and a client-centered attitude. He draws on this mix to match strategies to each person’s situation.

People describe his style as steady and encouraging, aiming to build practical skills rather than long lists of homework. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, reducing problematic behaviors, and rebuilding trust. He also helps with career stress, caregiver strain, and chronic illness issues.

Keith emphasizes partnership in the work. He invites questions, checks goals regularly, and adjusts the pace so people feel understood and able to try new ways of coping.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How Keith’s approaches translate to online work

Keith uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on chosen values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter most in daily life.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions today. This approach can help people strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and understand recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Keith works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in about what’s working and adjusts the plan as people progress.

Confirm session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives therapists and clients ways to continue consistent work through life transitions and geographic moves.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Keith commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship difficulties. Other areas include grief, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Keith combines a client-centered attitude with practical techniques from several approaches. Sessions are collaborative and focus on listening, skill building, and trying small changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults, couples, and people facing major life transitions.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds the LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know whether remote or in-person options are offered.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and depends on appointment arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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