- DBT skills
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Emily
Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with four years of experience. She works primarily with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Her style is direct and calm. She works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions aim to build a reliable working relationship while addressing immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
Emily combines several evidence-informed approaches to help people manage strong emotions and difficult situations. She uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking that fuels anger, anxiety, or low mood.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices are woven in to help clients notice their values and take meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy principles guide the way she listens and responds so people feel heard and understood.
Her background includes work with veterans and people with physical disabilities, plus support for those questioning religious beliefs. She offers practical tools for communication, impulse control, and managing guilt or shame.
People considering work on anger or relationship strain will find a straightforward clinician who emphasizes skills, clear goals, and real-world practice.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Emily often uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. DBT focuses on practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help people who struggle with intense anger or impulsive reactions. CBT helps identify and change patterns of thinking that feed anxiety, depression, and anger, and then tests new ways of responding.She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools to help clients clarify values and take purposeful actions even when strong emotions are present. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client will review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring real situations into the session for coaching and feedback.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with issues like losing temper with close people, resentment that builds over time, frustration at work, and dealing with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among the main concerns she treats.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct, calm, and collaborative. She focuses on practical skills and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with veterans and people living with physical disabilities.
What credential and region does she practice under?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment set up?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.