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Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

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Licensed Talkspace Therapist, Elizabeth Keohan LCSW-C, MSW, LICSW, LCSW is licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia with over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession. Elizabeth combines a compassionate, holistic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), to help clients counter their somatic response to stress, anxiety, mood, grief and loss. In addition to her work at Talkspace, Elizabeth works in a public school and has been working for a national Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) since 2015 as a Psychiatric Social Worker. As a Clinician of Color (COC) and a first generation Filipino American, she cherishes the privilege of serving professionally and clinically in this capacity.
Sad young Indian woman avoiding talking to husband while sitting on sofa
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Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Dismissive Avoidant Attachment: Signs, Triggers, & More

Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Jan 27, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Early in life, we develop attachment styles that significantly influence how satisfied we are in our relationships and…
Young couple in Karmic Relationship
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Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Karmic Relationships: Signs & How to Get Out

Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Jan 27, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Does your relationship feel like a series of dramatic highs and lows? Do you have a strong connection…
Couple in therapy at Marriage Counselor
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Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

How to Find a Good Marriage Counselor

Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Jan 27, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Studies show that romantic relationship satisfaction significantly impacts well-being and quality of life. Therapy can help you build…
Young woman with psychotherapist
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Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

What to Expect from Therapy

Published on: 27 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Jan 27, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Starting therapy can be an essential first step on your path toward better mental health. However, if you’ve…
Couple arguing in the living room
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Published on: 23 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Rationalization as a Defense Mechanism

Published on: 23 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Jan 23, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Defense mechanisms are coping skills we unconsciously use to avoid the feeling of anxiety that comes from distressing…
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Published on: 30 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

One-Sided Relationships: Signs, Causes, & How to Fix it

Published on: 30 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Sep 30, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Not all one sided relationships have unrequited love. There are some where one half of the couple puts…
woman lying on bed with hand on boyfriend's head
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Published on: 22 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

Dating Someone with Abandonment Issues: What to Expect

Published on: 22 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Sep 22, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
While it’s not unusual to be afraid of losing the people you love, people with abandonment issues might…
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Published on: 20 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

How to Cope with Sadness

Published on: 20 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Sep 20, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Sadness is a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult to cope with feelings…
man speaking to woman
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Published on: 15 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Understanding Abandonment Trauma

Published on: 15 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Sep 15, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Stable, nurturing relationships are essential to healthy development and can provide us with a sense of security. When…
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Published on: 14 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

How to Cope with Trauma

Published on: 14 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Sep 14, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Not only does trauma have many different causes, but people can respond to it in several different ways.…

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