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Keith Stauch

Keith Stauch

LMHC, LPC

Therapist · Connecticut · 11+ years of experience

Practical, direct support for intense emotions

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  • 11 years experience
  • MA LMHC CT LPC
  • Anger focused care

About Keith

Keith Stauch is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship concerns. He offers straightforward support for issues like depression, sleep or eating problems, addiction, and LGBT-related questions. His style aims to make the first steps feel doable and less overwhelming.

Keith holds a Master of Arts and is listed as MA LMHC and CT LPC. He brings 11 years of clinical experience across Connecticut and nearby regions. He uses plain language in sessions and focuses on what will make day-to-day life better for each person.

In sessions Keith creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. He balances listening with practical strategies that people can try between meetings. That often means working on coping tools for stress, improving sleep and eating patterns, and addressing intense emotions such as anger.

He draws on several approaches, including client-centered care, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills-based methods from dialectical behavior therapy. He also uses solution-focused and trauma-informed methods depending on what a client needs. Keith tailors techniques to a person’s goals rather than using the same plan for everyone.

Keith emphasizes collaboration and clear steps. He guides people to small, manageable changes and checks progress as therapy continues. If you want a direct, practical approach to emotional struggles, he can help you figure out the next steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and shaping the work around each person's priorities. Online sessions let the therapist and client use that listening to set goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Online CBT often uses brief exercises and homework that can fit into daily life. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Those skills can be practiced in between sessions and reviewed with the therapist through regular online meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean blending listening-focused work with CBT skill-building or DBT techniques as progress is tracked over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find it easier to try new strategies from home and then report back on how those steps felt in everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Connecticut
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Connecticut)
LPC · No. 2905
License (Massachusetts)
LMHC · No. LMHC9485
License (Rhode Island)
LMHC · No. MHC01198
NPI
1487947115

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Keith address?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, addictions, grief, and a range of sexuality and gender matters.

How would he describe his therapy style?

Keith keeps sessions plainspoken and practical. He listens first, then offers tools and small steps people can try between meetings.

What is his clinical background?

He has 11 years of professional experience and works from approaches like client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies.

What credentials and region are listed?

Keith holds MA LMHC and CT LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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