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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.
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Published on: 30 Mar 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

“Do I Have Mommy Issues?” Ask a Therapist

Published on: 30 Mar 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Mar 30, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
As a child, was your relationship with your mother (or mother figure) awkward, painful, or difficult? Do you…
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Published on: 16 Mar 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Stress vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

Published on: 16 Mar 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Mar 16, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Stress vs anxiety — how are they different? Although stress and anxiety are both marked by abnormal brain…
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Published on: 03 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • 9 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

13 Effective Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety

Published on: 03 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Feb 03, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Learning how to overcome social anxiety can be grueling. Social anxiety can be so powerful that it can…
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Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Liz Kelly, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Liz Kelly, LCSW

Ask a Therapist: “How to Cope With a Narcissistic Father”

Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Liz Kelly, LCSW
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Feb 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Liz Kelly, LCSW
Knowing how to deal with a father with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can help you to avoid feelings…
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Published on: 21 Dec 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 8 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Social Anxiety in Teens: Signs & Symptoms

Published on: 21 Dec 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Dec 21, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
While it’s something that can affect anyone, at any age, social anxiety disorder in teens is something we…
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Published on: 29 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Does Insurance Cover Therapy?

Published on: 29 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Nov 29, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Find out if your insurance covers Talkspace It’s not uncommon for people to put off or avoid getting…
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Published on: 24 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

17 Communication Exercises for Couples Therapy

Published on: 24 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Nov 24, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Updated on 5/16/2022 All couples will, at one time or another, go through a rough patch in their…
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Published on: 09 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Cabin Fever Symptoms & Coping Skills

Published on: 09 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Jul 09, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Updated on 1/19/2022 The feelings of restlessness and irritability that accompany staying inside for too long are very…
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Published on: 03 Apr 2018
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

Is Depression Genetic?

Published on: 03 Apr 2018
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Apr 03, 2018
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Updated on 1/11/2022 By now, most of us know the major depressive symptoms well: Loss of pleasure in…
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Published on: 23 May 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

The Different Types of Anxiety Disorders

Published on: 23 May 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • May 23, 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Updated on 2/10/2022 There is a history of division in the psychological community regarding how to classify different…
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