Keith Chilton, LMFT
Therapist in California
Keith Chilton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience.
- License LMFT# 118833 · California Expires March 2026
- NPI 1891042818 · national registry
- Experience and languages 30+ years in practice English
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About Keith
Keith Chilton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He uses relationship-focused methods to help people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship struggles. He brings a calm presence and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions.
In the therapy room he listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them. He draws on approaches that focus on connection, acceptance, and clear thinking to address conflict, parenting strain, intimacy wounds, and life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build better communication and steady coping skills. Keith has decades of work supporting people through trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also helps with parenting challenges, blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and caregiving stress.
He works with the emotional fallout of chronic illness, cancer, and chronic pain as well. His way of working blends Client-Centered listening with evidence-informed tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based therapies. He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to repair bonds and improve trust.
This mix supports both practical problem solving and deeper emotional healing. Keith encourages a collaborative process. He helps people set clear goals, try new behaviors, and practice better ways of relating.
His aim is steady progress that fits each person’s life and values.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License LMFT# 118833 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1891042818 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Keith lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Keith names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Keith names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Keith often uses the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and improve communication between partners. This approach focuses on concrete skills for managing conflict and building emotional connection, which can be practiced in sessions and at home. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another tool he uses; it helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to meaningful action when life feels overwhelming. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in his work to help repair trust and increase emotional safety in close relationships.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. Together they choose methods that match the client’s needs and then adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video lets visual cues guide conversations, phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier on the go, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports shorter, ongoing care between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy family life.
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Frequently asked
What issues does Keith help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, family and parenting concerns, grief, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends listening with practical tools, using client-centered care plus cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based techniques to improve communication and coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with individuals, couples, and families.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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