Emily Keehn, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Emily

Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and related challenges. She brings four years of clinical experience and a calm, direct style to sessions. Emily centers on clear communication and steady partnership while helping people make changes that matter in daily life.

Her work often addresses relationship and family concerns alongside individual struggles like compassion fatigue, addiction, anger, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She also works with issues tied to chronic illness, caregiving stress, fertility and family problems, and the effects of major life changes. Veteran and armed forces issues are included among her focus areas. Therapy with Emily blends evidence-based tools and acceptance-focused practices.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive techniques from CBT, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and mindfulness strategies. Sessions aim to teach concrete skills, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and create values-guided action. Emily uses a collaborative, client-centered stance.

She listens first, then helps people set small, doable steps toward their goals. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, intended to help people feel more able to handle daily pressures and relationship strain. Emily practices in California and offers services in English.

She provides online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The format is chosen to fit what works best for each person.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Emily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings or thoughts are difficult. ACT often helps with stress, anxiety, and decisions about life changes by focusing on actions that align with personal priorities.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and to build practical coping skills. CBT is useful for problems like depression, anxiety, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan together so it fits the person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels useful for each client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. These options let people connect from home, use shorter check-ins when needed, and continue work between sessions with messaging and chat features.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Emily address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family problems, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her style is calm, direct, and collaborative. She combines client-centered listening with practical skills from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker supporting adults with a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, credential CA LCSW 100266 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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