Emily Keehn

LCSW

California

Practical, calm, collaborative therapy for adults

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, California / 100266

NPI

1366809527

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Trauma-informed approach
   • Motivational interviewing
   • Skill-based work

   About Emily

   Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping adults make practical changes in their lives. She brings four years of clinical experience and a trauma-informed, DBT-informed background to sessions. Emily aims to build calm, direct, and collaborative relationships that help people move forward.

   Clients can expect clear communication and a steady presence in the room. Emily emphasizes real-world strategies that can be used between sessions. She listens for what matters most to each person and then helps set manageable steps toward their goals.

   Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and challenges like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and isolation.

   Emily uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods. These are woven into sessions to match what each person needs. She aims to help clients find clearer priorities and build skills that fit their daily life.

   Emily practices in California and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

2. Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people move toward change by exploring their own reasons and goals. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for steps like reducing risky behaviors or starting new routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often blend approaches so tools match the problem at hand rather than following a single method.
   
   Please confirm the specific session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes regular work on goals more practical for people juggling caregiving, work, or health constraints. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques like Motivational Interviewing and ACT to help clients practice skills and track progress between meetings.

4. 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

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Emily address?

   She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

   What is her therapeutic style?

   Her approach is direct, calm, and collaborative. Sessions focus on building a strong relationship and practical steps that clients can use between visits.

   What experience does she bring?

   Emily has four years of clinical experience and a trauma-informed, DBT-informed background working with adults on a range of concerns.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in California.

   Which languages are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

   How does payment work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I get started?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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