Dr. John Keay, PsyD, UT | Psychotherapist

About Dr. John Keay

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. John Keay

I am John Keay, a licensed psychologist practicing in Utah and California. I started out in information technology because I loved computers and making sense of data, but over time I found I enjoyed working with people more than working with machines, so I went back to school and earned my doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD). Since then I have worked in counseling centers, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and schools, and I have really enjoyed applying the science of psychology to help people understand themselves and navigate the challenges of everyday life. I see teens, young adults, adults, and older adults for concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relationships, men's mental health, and questions of religion and spirituality.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My work is exploratory and insight-oriented. Most people who come to me have been to therapy before, got relief that did not hold, and want to know why the same thing keeps happening; my working assumption is that underneath the symptoms we all run a few old patterns that made sense once and keep running long after the conditions that required them are gone. I draw on psychodynamic therapy to understand where those patterns came from, cognitive behavioral methods when something concrete needs to change this week, and mindfulness, which grew out of my own daily practice, to help you notice what is happening while it is happening rather than reconstructing it afterward. I am not a blank screen: I talk, I ask direct questions, I tell you what I am noticing, and I try to keep enough air in the room that serious work does not have to feel grim.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

We begin with a free fifteen-minute phone call to see whether I am the right fit, and if we move ahead you will complete intake paperwork beforehand so the first session is a conversation rather than a form-reading exercise. Sessions are currently held by video and run about forty five minutes, and we will cover what brought you in now, the history of the problem, what you have already tried, and the parts of your life that are working. In the last few minutes I will tell you how I am starting to understand things and what working on it would involve, and we will settle logistics like frequency, fees, and cancellation policy. You are under no obligation to continue, and if it does not feel right I will gladly help you find someone else, because fit matters more in this work than almost anything.

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In-network insurances

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Paraclete Psychological Services, PLLC

Education and training

Regent University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1801661905

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. John Keay?

Generally, Dr. John Keay has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Keay's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. John Keay accepting new patients?

Dr. John Keay generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Keay's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. John Keay accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. John Keay online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Keay using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. John Keay work with?

Dr. John Keay works with Paraclete Psychological Services, PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Keay?

Dr. John Keay frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Keay on their profile.