Understanding how your mind and body work together is key to staying healthy and feeling your best.

Professional Services

Therapy

Dr. Keister provides psychotherapy services to individuals and families in order to promote positive health behaviors, prepare individuals for invasive medical procedures, cope with and manage a medical diagnosis, and manage stress and anxiety related to health concerns. Dr. Keister’s treatment approach takes into account a patient's biological, psychological, and social factors. Treatment is determined based on the "whole person" and their life situation. It is not limited to their illness, social situation, or psychological symptoms.

Dr. Keister is dedicated to fostering an environment where you feel valued, heard, and respected for who you are. She has experience working with a variety of populations and has a sincere interest in providing culturally competent and trauma-informed care to a diverse set of clients. Dr. Keister has worked with complex clinical presentations and has a specialized background in health psychology.

Common Treatment Concerns Include:

  • Arthritis

  • Cancer

  • Cardiac Problems

  • Chronic pain

  • Conversion Disorder

  • Crohn’s Disease

  • Diabetes

  • Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Gastrointestinal Problems

  • Headaches

  • HIV/AIDS

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

  • Illness Anxiety

Committed to enhancing well-being through evidence-backed methods, Dr. Keister tailors treatments to address specific concerns, embracing a strength-based psychotherapeutic approach. She empowers individuals to harness their inherent strengths, fostering growth within her supportive environment where clients' strengths are central to their healing and transformation. Dr. Keister highly values collaboration and mutual understanding, working alongside clients to identify goals aligned with their desires and aspirations.

Common Treatment Methods Include:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Insomnia and other sleep difficulties 

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Lupus or other autoimmune disorders

  • Major Accidents/Trauma

  • Myofascial syndrome

  • Obesity/Weight loss or diet change needs

  • Parkinson’s and other movement disorders

  • Stress-related health issues

  • Tobacco use and desire to quit smoking

  • Other medical or health-related issues

Consulting

Enlisting the expertise of a consulting health psychologist into a medical team can lead to more comprehensive, patient-centered care and improved outcomes. To that end, Dr. Keister provides tailored guidance and support to individuals, organizations, and medical teams, specializing in health psychology. She collaborates closely with medical professionals to address psychological factors impacting patients' well-being and treatment outcomes, providing consultation services to improve patient communication, assist in program development, handle clinical challenges, and assist in medical decision-making. Committed to optimizing personal and professional flourishing, Dr. Keister provides a diverse range of consulting services aimed at enhancing well-being. Whether you're looking to boost productivity, improve work-life balance, or foster resilience within your team, she offers targeted interventions and support tailored to your unique goals and values.

When a medical team collaborates with a consulting health psychologist, they can anticipate several positive outcomes:

  1. Enhanced Patient Care: Dr. Keister can provide valuable insights into patient behavior, emotions, and coping mechanisms. By understanding patients' psychological factors, the medical team can tailor their care plans to better suit individual needs, leading to improved patient outcomes.

  2. Improved Patient Compliance: Dr. Keister can assist in identifying barriers to treatment adherence and develop strategies to address them. This may include providing education, counseling, and behavioral interventions to help patients adhere to medical recommendations, leading to better treatment outcomes.

  3. Reduced Healthcare Utilization: By addressing psychological factors that contribute to healthcare utilization, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, Dr. Keister can help reduce unnecessary hospital visits, emergency room visits, and medical procedures. This can lead to cost savings for healthcare systems and improved resource allocation.

  4. Enhanced Communication and Team Collaboration: Collaborating with a health psychologist can improve communication and collaboration within the medical team. Dr. Keister can provide valuable insights into patients' psychological needs, which can facilitate more comprehensive and holistic care planning.

  5. Prevention and Health Promotion: Dr. Keister can play a key role in preventive healthcare by promoting healthy behaviors, facilitating behavior change, and addressing risk factors for disease. By focusing on prevention and health promotion, medical teams can help patients maintain optimal health and reduce the burden of chronic disease.