Keith Gostel
Support for midlife stress, purpose, and change
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About
Keith Gostel, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 31 years of experience supporting adults through challenging seasons of life and lasting emotional concerns.
He works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or addiction-related struggles, and he brings particular care to concerns that often surface in midlife. Keith also helps clients who are carrying caregiver stress, navigating family dynamics, or feeling stuck in patterns of communication that leave them disconnected from others.
In therapy, he offers a compassionate, thoughtful space to explore isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, and the lingering impact of guilt and shame. His approach emphasizes understanding what is happening beneath the surface while also building practical, usable strategies for day-to-day emotional well-being.
Keith is committed to evidence-based guidance that respects each person’s unique story. He aims to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful personal growth and change.
He works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or addiction-related struggles, and he brings particular care to concerns that often surface in midlife. Keith also helps clients who are carrying caregiver stress, navigating family dynamics, or feeling stuck in patterns of communication that leave them disconnected from others.
In therapy, he offers a compassionate, thoughtful space to explore isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, and the lingering impact of guilt and shame. His approach emphasizes understanding what is happening beneath the surface while also building practical, usable strategies for day-to-day emotional well-being.
Keith is committed to evidence-based guidance that respects each person’s unique story. He aims to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful personal growth and change.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 31
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Depression, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904002481
- NPI Number: 1982018354
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Practical Approaches, Flexible Online Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and depression by helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more balanced ways of thinking and responding.Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes building awareness of the present moment with less judgment. This approach can support clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or weighed down by guilt and shame, offering tools to relate differently to difficult emotions and reduce reactivity over time.
Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and centered on identifying strengths, exceptions, and small steps that create momentum. It can fit well for life transitions, caregiver stress, communication concerns, and times when clarity or direction feels hard to find.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Keith Gostel works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy and to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy also makes it easier to get support in a way that fits real life. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with the added flexibility of live chat or text-based messaging for ongoing connection between scheduled appointments.
How much experience does Keith Gostel have?
Keith Gostel has 31 years of experience providing therapy and support to adults.
Is Keith Gostel a licensed therapist?
Yes. Keith Gostel is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). His license is VA LCSW 0904002481.
In which languages does Keith Gostel provide therapy?
Keith Gostel provides therapy in English.
Where is Keith Gostel located?
Keith Gostel is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Keith Gostel as my therapist?
You can work with Keith Gostel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Keith Gostel work with international clients?
Yes. Keith Gostel works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Keith Gostel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.