While in a hospital system, Kevin was a crisis worker, performed family therapy, and ran groups.  He worked in an adolescent prison providing therapy to inmates between the ages of 16-20, and also performed psychological assessments for the courts.  Dr. O'Keefe has also worked in a group practice where he provided in-home therapy for clients who were involved with DCFS.  During that time, he worked with families in order to train parents on improving their parenting techniques and aiding children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.  He also worked on a research project at the Howard Brown Health Center in Chicago.  Kevin was working with gay men to help determine if counseling decreased HIV infection. 

Kevin worked at Brigham Young University's counseling center, where he performed individual, group, and couples counseling with students.  During that time, he also worked with athletes in the sport psychology program aiding athletes with improving their performance in their respective sports. 

As the first therapist for Second Nature Entrada Wilderness Program, Dr. O'Keefe was instrumental in developing the over-18 program for Second Nature.  During that time, he was working as a primary therapist.

Dr. O'Keefe is currently an independent practitioner and specializes in psychological testing.  He also has a therapy practice and supervises a few psychologists.  He loves his work and particularly enjoys connecting with individuals and helping them in their growth.  Kevin's strength is developing connections with those he works with which allow for healthy and trusting relationships.

Kevin grew up in the suburbs of Chicago.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where he played on the hockey team.  He currently mountain bikes any chance he gets and enjoys hiking and spending time in the mountains with his two dogs.  Dr. O'Keefe has been married for over 10 years and has 2 young boys.