Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, All While Being a Man: How You’re Not Alone & You’re Not Forgotten
Psychotherapy, WA Virtually Based
Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing there is a field. I will meet you there. In that space, the world is too full to talk about.
— Rumi
Who I Am
My name is Caleb Keller, hence the moniker and PLLC on the url. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate based virtually in the state of Washington. I believe therapy work is partially the 50 ish minutes we spend together but mostly to do with the remaining 1,390 of your day and the 10,080 minutes of your week.
For the average gentleman, life isn’t what it used to be. And in a lot of ways? That’s a good thing. Our girlfriends, sisters, mothers, daughters, and wives now are closing economic, vocational, and opportunity gaps at an encouraging pace (while some substantial progress in this arena and many others still needs to be had). Simultaneously (and not necessarily causally), the fellas are having a hard go. Whether financially, culturally, or often a mix of those two, men are finding it difficult to establish meaning and purpose in their life, create and maintain healthy relationships both romantic and otherwise, and attain then retain a stable, satisfying, and fulfilling vocation. In truth, it’s often that only of the three markers listed above, is possible, and it’s often at the expense of the other two; only the luckiest of us gaining two of the three.
That’s where I’d like to be of help, if you’d allow me to walk alongside you.
How Will We Work
Working with me means an integrative, human first angle on the therapeutic process. I draw from the Narrative Therapeutic approach, particularly rooting in Story Informed Trauma Therapy along with evidence-backed treatment methods found in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT (dialectal behavior therapy), all built on the bedrock of person-centered therapy.
Who I Work With
This is my mission statement; I desire to equip men who find themselves A) in some way lost, aimless, and without purpose, B) feeling lonely and isolated, and C) stuck at dead end or unfulfilling work to A) pursue then slowly attain that which derives meaning and value, B) experience life-giving, intimate, and rewarding relationships, and C) to set themselves now or in the immediate future with a vocation (or persistent and involved passion/hobby) which yields satisfaction and direction.
This specifically means working with those who:
Are married but still feeling lonely in other areas of life
Find themselves unrooted and/or often chasing things which end up being empty and void
Do not enjoy their present work situation but are stuck in determining what work would bring enjoyment
Struggle determining hobbies OR finding appropriate and healthy outlets to express themselves
Attend church/synagogue/mosque etc. but are finding their faith lacking
Are either agnostic or atheist yet seeking for roadmaps/guidance toward fulfilling living
Have some friendships but struggle attracting the right kind of partner
Don’t fit the bill regarding masculine archetypes so feel less than or inferior to other men
Have difficulty expressing emotion or difficulty in tending toward expressing often harsh emotion
Meet Me First
Therapy can suck sometimes. Even I know that, and I AM a therapist. You don’t go to see a doctor when your body is working as it should; same goes with when seeking counseling. Likely you’re here on this page because you are hurting. Which is why work can only be done where there is safety and trust. Before we do our hard work together, you need to confirm for yourself I’m fit for the job. By clicking below and giving me a ring or mail, you can determine for yourself whether working with me is right for you.
