Emily Keehn, LCSW
Practical, collaborative therapy for adults
Details
| Name | Emily Keehn |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Emily
Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical support for adults coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life changes. She practices in California and uses a collaborative, calm style to help people find clearer ways forward. Her background emphasizes helping the whole person while addressing immediate problems and day-to-day functioning.
Clients will find sessions that are straightforward and goal-oriented. Emily values strong therapeutic relationships and uses listening and gentle challenge to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
Background and approach
She helps people sort through difficult feelings and painful events without rushing the pace. Emily blends narrative ideas with acceptance and behavior-focused tools. She invites people to tell their story and notice how that story shapes choices and feelings.
Then she offers practical skills people can use between sessions to manage anxiety, regulate mood, or handle conflict. Sessions often include mindfulness exercises, values-focused planning, and skill practice drawn from cognitive and dialectical approaches. These methods aim to reduce distress and increase steady coping in daily life.
Emily works with common concerns such as burnout, relationship strain, substance challenges, and grief. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth. She helps people set realistic goals and track small changes.
The focus is on what works for each person’s life circumstances and priorities.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Emily works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Emily among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Emily directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Emily directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skill-based work fits online
Emily combines Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that suit online work. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and notice how those stories shape choices. It can be useful for issues like identity, life purpose, and feeling stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress.Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. Emily will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Together they will check what helps and adjust the plan as needed rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls support deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for people who want ongoing, brief support or that extra touch between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible around work, caregiving, or mobility needs.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Emily help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm, direct, and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, practical skills, and helping people notice patterns that affect their choices.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has four years of clinical experience working with adult clients in California.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in California and is a CA LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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