Deep Listening Psychotherapy, LLC.
Brian Keating, MA LPC
Certified Synergetic Play Therapist
Children
As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist I provide play therapy to children ages 7 and older. This includes support for parents in understanding nervous system behaviors and responses and how to implement strategies at home. I also offer Minecraft therapy as a powerful clinical intervention.
Adolescents/Teenagers
Trained in Attachment Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents, I can provide individual psychotherapy or family-systems based support depending on the specific needs of each patient. Teens appreciate my "pop cultural competency" and ability to connect with current interests.
Parent Support
I approach my work with children from a family systems lens, meaning that I collaborate with the adults in the child's life to help support meaningful change. This often includes individual appointments with parents and/or caregivers to provide you with the tools to help support our work outside of session.
My work with children begins with an intake session with the adults caring for the child. In the initial intake we will review the child's history, discuss emotional developmental markers and the brain/body connection that might be underneath their symptoms, as well as providing real-time tool and strategies that you can implement immediately after the session. I also follow up with PDF handouts that highlight the material discussed. The foundation of my approach is rooted in the latest scientific research from the fields of interpersonal neurobiology, polyvagal theory, somatic psychology, and modern child development. I do the research and reading so you don't have to.