About
Reyna Keller, LCSW

Florida License: SW18944
Hello there! I'm Reyna. I am an LCSW Therapist in Florida. I am also a military spouse who has had the privilege of living and working in communities across the nation and abroad. I am also a loving mother to a very energetic toddler. My lived experiences inspire my work as a therapist, as I have developed the ability to face uncertainty, cope with stressful circumstances, navigate the complexities of relationships, and find adaptability in almost anything. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy a good hike, camping under the stars, spending the day fishing, or just simply reconnecting with nature. Feel free to learn more about my personal and professional background below. Or, reach out to me directly to see if I am a good fit for your needs. I look forward to connecting with you!

My Ongoing Commitment to Decolonized and Anti-Oppressive Practice
I grew up in a small rural town in the mountains of Appalachia. It is an area that has a long history of exploitation, of both land and people. Coal mining, opioid epidemic, factory closures and unemployment are at the top of the headlines. Meanwhile, the people of Appalachia are negatively characterized in the media as “backwards” and “back-woods”. We are too “isolated”, “uneducated”, “lazy”, and “dependent”– or so it was told. This became the dichotomy of my childhood—beautiful green and gold rolling mountains filled with inept and ill people. The community is diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse, and my family is no exception. But I still couldn’t reconcile this narrative that generated so much hopelessness and neglected authentic means of healing. So much of who I was and what I loved about where I lived was left out. So much of what could help others heal, connect, and live authentic and fulfilling lives was marginalized and dismissed. I have realized that at the very core of “illness” is collective/generational trauma and colonization at work. These systematic processes fuel oppression and create barriers for individuals and families in need. This realization and my ongoing critical reflection of the field of social work have challenged me to be more accountable to myself, my ancestry, and to the people I work with.
How has decolonized practice changed the way I show up in my healing work?
I recognize that the Mental Health field is built upon and fueled by colonized and often oppressive ideals. Who has access to therapy, what is “evidence-based”, and how therapy is delivered are heavily influenced by larger Eurocentric institutions (hello managed care and insurance companies). While there may be benefits and a place for these institutions, I strive to find a balance that centers on the person I am working with.
I make full use of both evidence-based practices AND practice-based evidence. This means I don’t just narrowly focus on what empirical research has deemed to be effective, but also what the individual knows is effective within their lived experiences. Knowledge from your own stories, folklore, cultural values, spirituality, and rituals is often just as powerful (if not more) than knowledge gained from research studies.
I am participatory in nature. I invite individuals to participate in their own healing process. I choose not to position myself as the expert in one’s life. Rather, I support and encourage the lived expertise you already have within.
I encourage learning and re-learning, leaving behind colonized ideals in exchange for acceptance of an authentic self. I remain transparent in the process and maintain a willingness to communicate about differences, cultural needs, political impacts, and spirituality.
I am not perfect. I recognize that there are many complexities to any relationship, including the relationship with a therapist. I am likely to make mistakes, and if a rupture happens, I am willing to work toward a resolution. If you feel that a resolution is not possible, I will support your decision end services and offer support in connecting with another therapist, if desired.
Personal and Professional Experiences

Having the opportunities to travel across the United States and live abroad, I have had the privilege to witness and participate in diverse communities. My formal employment and training experiences include the following:
- Master of Social Work Degree: Humboldt State University 2019
- EMDR training
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Frostburg State University 2011
- Military/Veteran Inpatient PTSD program
- Harm Reduction Substance Abuse Treatment
- American Red Cross Condolance Care: Mass Casualty and Wildfire Events
- National Health Services Corps: Rural Community Mental Health
- English Language Support Volunteer: Amman, Jordan
