Tajanay Keaton-Chesson, LCSW

Tajanay Keaton-Chesson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She emphasizes practical support and gentle encouragement for those ready to take the first step toward feeling better.

She works in a collaborative way, treating each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence. Tajanay draws on practical tools that can be used between meetings to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her approach mixes structured skills work with attention to emotions and connection. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to improve emotion regulation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work on relationships and connection, while mindfulness and motivational interviewing help with focus and finding personal motivation.

Over seven years of practice, she has supported people through difficult transitions such as divorce, infidelity, and the fallout from domestic violence. She also addresses concerns about body image, eating and food-related issues, and non-traditional relationship styles including polyamory and kink-informed topics.

Tajanay is licensed in North Carolina and Hawaii and holds an LCSW credential. She offers straightforward, respectful care that centers the client’s goals and values.

Approaches you can expect in online sessions

Many clients work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT gives concrete exercises to practice between sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT techniques include grounding, emotion regulation, and ways to improve interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress happens.

Confirm session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness and skills practice in real-life settings between meetings, which helps translate work from sessions into daily routines.