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Emily Keehn

LCSW

Emily Keehn , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Emily

Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with a trauma-informed and DBT-informed clinical background. She focuses on supporting the whole person as they move through healing and growth, primarily working with adult clients and drawing on experience with veterans and veteran families, people living with physical disabilities, and those navigating changes in or questions about religious beliefs, including atheist and non-religious populations.

Her manner is direct, calm, and collaborative, emphasizing practical strategies alongside emotional understanding. Emily prioritizes strong therapeutic relationships and works with clients to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, and a range of life transitions and coping challenges. She aims to foster a respectful, empowering space where people gain clarity and build resilience for the challenges they face.

With a focus on tangible skills and compassionate support, she integrates evidence-informed techniques from DBT and related approaches to help clients develop greater stability, communication, and self-regulation while honoring each person’s individual goals and values.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps people build skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions. It is often used for stress, emotion regulation, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and enhance emotional balance, which supports work on stress, trauma responses, and overall resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Emily works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, blending techniques when appropriate to create a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and convenience through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, caregiving, or mobility challenges, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to guide skill-building and therapeutic work in formats that suit each client’s lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Emily Keehn have?

Emily Keehn has four years of clinical experience working with adult clients and with populations such as veterans, families, and people with physical disabilities.

Is Emily Keehn a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are CA LCSW 100266.

In which languages does Emily Keehn provide therapy?

Emily provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Keehn located?

Emily is located in California.

How can I work with Emily Keehn as my therapist?

You can work with Emily through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on availability and the arrangements made after matching.

Does Emily Keehn work with international clients?

Emily Keehn does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Keehn cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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