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Emily Keehn

Emily Keehn, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for everyday struggles

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Trauma informed
  • Mindful strategies
  • Goal focused

About Emily

Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and self esteem concerns. She brings four years of clinical experience and a trauma-informed, DBT-informed background to her practice. Emily emphasizes practical work that helps people move forward, not just talk about problems.

Her style is calm and direct. She aims to build a strong working relationship and to talk through what is getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions focus on achievable steps, coping skills, and clearer thinking about choices. Emily also draws on mindfulness and cognitive strategies when they fit a person's goals.

Emily has experience supporting veterans and people living with physical disabilities. She has also worked with people who are recovering from or questioning religious beliefs, including those who identify as atheist or non-religious. That experience shapes how she listens and how she helps people find meaning and direction.

Clients can expect a collaborative process. Emily helps people set small, realistic goals and practices new skills in session. The emphasis is on practical tools for handling stress, managing strong emotions, and improving relationships and self esteem.

Her approach balances compassion with clear feedback. Emily encourages clients to notice what works, try new behaviors, and adjust plans as needed to meet their goals.

How Emily uses ACT, CBT, and DBT in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, low mood, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It is practical and skill oriented. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for managing strong feelings and impulsivity.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. Emily collaborates with each person to decide which tools fit best. She checks goals, preferences, and the challenges someone brings and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and skills coaching between sessions in ways that match their daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Emily help with?

Emily works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, self esteem, relationship and family issues, addictions, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a calm, direct, and collaborative approach that focuses on practical steps and skill building rather than only talking about problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Emily has four years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing the short matching questionnaire to schedule.

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