- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Tajanay
Tajanay Keaton-Chesson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and North Carolina with seven years of practice. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and big life transitions. Tajanay also works with issues like body image, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Her meetings are straightforward and practical. She listens to what happened and what matters now. She helps people notice patterns in thoughts and actions, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions often include tools from cognitive and mindfulness-based approaches.
Tajanay uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. She brings in elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings get in the way. Emotionally-focused methods can help people untangle painful relationship patterns and improve communication.
She aims to keep work focused and goal-oriented, while also attending to deeper feelings that follow trauma or loss. Conversations often include practical steps like grounding, breathing, or brief behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. Homework between sessions is an option people use to practice skills.
Her background in social work informs a pragmatic approach to problem solving and safety. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Before booking, people are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How her clinical approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, guilt, depression, and stress by giving concrete tools to try between sessions.DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, offers skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress. These skills can help when shame or overwhelming feelings make it hard to act or to communicate in relationships.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their emotions in close relationships and practice clearer communication. It can be useful when relationship patterns keep repeating and people want different interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she and the client decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed in later sessions.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they juggle everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, guilt and shame, and issues related to kink and non-monogamy.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical approaches that look at thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Work can include noticing unhelpful thinking, learning emotion regulation skills, and trying small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings. That experience informs hands-on strategies for common life and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and North Carolina and practices out of North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up and matching process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.