bmspa.biz Michael Keller LSCSW ACSW - EMDR Therapy - DBT

BMSPA is an independently owned and operated group of mental health care counseling and behavioral health care counseling providers serving Wichita, Ks. and the greater South Central Kansas area. Our dedicated professionals provide immediate and seamless access to a wide range of individual mental health care counseling, behavioral counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, group therapy, EMDR Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Play Therapy and more.

To schedule an appointment with Michael Keller please call BMSPA during regular business hours.

Adolescent Counseling
Adult Counseling
Anger Management
Anxiety
BPD - Border Personality Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DBT Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Family Counseling
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Pain Management
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Supportive - Expressive Therapy
Trauma Recovery Counseling

LSCSW, ACSW
Licensed Specialist
Clinical Social Worker
EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Michael Keller

Michael Keller is a Trauma Recovery Specialist. He makes use of EMDR therapy when deemed necessary.

Michael Keller spent 30 years as a senior staff member at the Menninger Clinic in Kansas. Being a specialist in anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma recovery, he is available for workshops, consultation and supervision.

Michael Keller is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, the highest level of EMDR certification and one of only two EMDRIA approved consultants in the immediate area of Wichita, Ks.

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Michael Keller is a member of the EMDRIA International Association
and the NASW - National Association of Social Workers.

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Michael Keller
LSCSW, ACSW
Counseling Wichita, Ks.

EMDR is an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Most frequently EMDR therpy is used to relieve the symptoms of PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder. EMDR therapy uses movements of the eyes similar to those which occur naturally during REM sleep. The American Psychiatric Association "Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" states that EMDR is equal to CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as an effective treatment for relieving symptoms of PTSD. EMDR therapy is widely used for trauma victims of disaster or other life threatening occurrences.

Michael Keller - Bio summary.

EMDR Therapy, PTSD and Trauma Recovery

Flashbacks.
Becoming emotionally numb.
Intrusive emotions and memories.
Losing sleep over concern for your safety.
Irritability with those around you.
Exaggerated startle reactions.
Explosive outbursts.
Extreme vigilance.
Panic symptoms.
Plagued by worry.
Vivid nightmares or night terrors.

Life-threatening trauma may take time to subside. If you experience some of the above listed symptoms it is possible that you may be suffering from PTSD. In addition, fragrances, aromas and sounds may trigger episodes of extreme emotional discomfort or symptoms. Seeking treatment for PTSD can help restore a sense of balance and stability; regain control and the feeling of being in command of your life; re-establish calm and enjoyment in everyday occurances.

Recommended treatment techniques are DBT, a very structured talk therapy process, and EMDR therapy counseling.

PTSD and intense traumatic experiences may bring on the following symptoms:

Taking the time to heal.

BMSPA touts four EMDR Therapy Counselors including an EMRIA Approved Consultant.

Michael Keller has contributed to curing mental health
disorder suffering around the globe.

Numerous trips to Indonesia to train counselors in EMDR therapy counseling techniques when tsunami tragedies occurred.

Traveled to Louisiana to provide individual EMDR therapy counseling and hold training sessions for counseling professionals in the area re: Katrina disaster of 08-29-05.

East Africa to train counselors in the techniques of EMDR therapy counseling re: continuing instability and current strife.

Professional Organizations

EMDRIA International Association
NASW - National Association of Social Workers.

Education

M.S.W. - University of Kansas - 1977
B.A. - Wichita State University - 1969

Post-Graduate Education

2000 - 2001 - Intensive Residential Training, DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program, Seattle, WA.
1998 - Facilitator Training, EMDR Institute.
1996 - 1997 - Level I and Level II EMDR Training.
1987 - 1988 - Menninger Hypnosis Training Program.
1985 - 1986 - Menninger Psychotherapy Training Program.
1979 - 1981 - Menninger Family and Marital Therapy Training Program.
1977 - 1978 - Menninger Social Work Training Program.

Present Responsibilities

Professional Licenses

• Via Christi Regional Medical Center, Wichita, KS.
2003 to Present. Consulting Psychotherapist.

• BMSPA - Behavioral Medicine Specialists, P.A., Wichita, KS.
2003 to Present. Full Corporate Partner. Psychotherapist.

• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - LSCSW, Kansas

Professional History

• FirstStep Counseling Inc., Wichita, KS.
2001 - 2003. Psychotherapist.

• EMDR-HAP, UNICEF, Jakarta, Indonesia.
2000 - 2002. Program Coordiator.

• Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Wichita, KS
1970 - 1974. Social Worker and Unit Supervisor.

• Menninger Clinic. Wichita, KS
1978 - 1979. Staff Social Worker.

• Menninger Clinic. Wichita, KS
1980 - 1998. Program Social Worker.

• Adult Outpatient Department - Menninger Clinic, Wichita, KS
1998 - 1999. Social Worker.

• Menninger Outpatient Center - Menninger Clinic, Wichita, KS
1999 - 2001. Social Worker.

Individual, Group, Marriage Counseling and Family psychotherapy to outpatients.
Evaluations and Consultations with outpatients and Community Agencies.
Supervision of candidates for clinical licensure.
Teaching in the areas of PTSD treatment, DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and applications of EMDR in psychotherapy.