Emily Keehn , LCSW

Emily Keehn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a trauma-informed and DBT-informed clinical background who centers care on supporting the whole person through healing and growth. She primarily works with adult clients and brings experience with veterans and veteran families, individuals living with physical disabilities, and people who are recovering from or questioning religious beliefs, including atheist and non-religious populations.

Her therapeutic stance is calm, direct, and collaborative, with an emphasis on building strong working relationships while addressing challenges in practical and compassionate ways. She aims to create a respectful, supportive space where people can feel understood, develop greater clarity, and build resilience for navigating life’s difficulties. The LCSW credential identifies her as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and reflects specialized training in clinical assessment and treatment, which she combines with DBT-informed and trauma-aware approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Flexible Care

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for anger, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, and challenges with emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard, supporting the therapeutic relationship as a primary vehicle for change and helping with depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emily works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match each person’s goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy lives, and practice new skills between appointments with therapists and other licensed professionals.