Keith Gostel, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 31 years in practice

Keith Gostel helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904002481 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1982018354 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 31
Languages: English

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About Keith

Keith Gostel helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. He is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 31 years of experience working with adults. He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel more stable and in control.

Keith takes a calm, straightforward approach. He listens first and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Conversations are focused on what is happening now and what can change next.

Background and approach

Sessions often include short, hands-on strategies to try between meetings. He frequently supports people coping with caregiver strain, midlife transitions, and the tug of isolation and loneliness. Communication problems, guilt, and questions about life purpose are common topics in his work.

He also offers coaching-style guidance when clients want tools for everyday challenges. Keith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. That means attention to thoughts and behaviors, simple mindfulness practices, and quick, goal-centered planning.

The mix is tailored to each person’s needs and pace. Based in Virginia, Keith offers a respectful space to talk honestly and make gradual changes. He aims to help people leave sessions with clearer next steps and more confidence in handling daily stressors.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Keith names

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Online support

Approaches that fit online care and everyday life

Keith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and habits tied to addiction because it breaks larger problems into doable steps.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve concentration. These short practices can help with stress, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Keith will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan if something is not working.

Online sessions give flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let therapists and clients talk face to face, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief updates or reminders. These options make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to use strategies in real time.

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Questions people ask

What problems does Keith help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. He also helps with caregiver issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and midlife challenges.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are direct and practical. He listens closely, sets clear goals, and uses short exercises or strategies clients can try between meetings.

How long has he practiced?

Keith has 31 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in Virginia and bases his practice there.

Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for remote work.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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