Tajanay Keaton-Chesson

LCSW

North Carolina

Supportive LCSW guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, North Carolina / C018397; LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-5367

NPI

1568120780

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

North Carolina

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational approaches
   • Relationship focus
   • Skills-based tools

   About Tajanay

   Tajanay Keaton-Chesson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She brings seven years of professional experience and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control. Tajanay names the client as the expert in their story and works from that starting point.

   In sessions she listens for strengths and small changes that build momentum. She uses tools from Motivational Interviewing to draw out a person’s own reasons for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when thoughts, emotions, and behaviors get stuck.

   Tajanay also addresses topics that often tie into relationships and identity, such as body image, intimacy and kink, commitment doubts, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship questions. She helps people talk through communication problems, loneliness, and the emotional fallout of separation or domestic violence.

   The approach is collaborative and straightforward. Clients work together with Tajanay to set clear goals and try small experiments between sessions. Mindfulness practices and emotionally-focused techniques are used when helpful to increase awareness and improve connection to feelings.

   She holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina and Hawaii and offers services in English. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to uncover what matters most to a person and to build motivation for small steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can include trying different tools until something feels useful.
   
   Please confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during a work break or between errands. Some formats are also better for quick check-ins or shorter sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to match each person’s routine and goals.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   7+ years

   Listed in

   North Carolina, Hawaii

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Tajanay address?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, eating issues, intimacy and kink topics, and non-monogamous relationship questions.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is collaborative and practical. She treats the client as the expert, helps set clear goals, and uses small experiments to test new ways of coping.

   What kinds of methods does she use in sessions?

   She draws on Motivational Interviewing to uncover personal motivations and uses CBT and DBT skills to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques are used as needed.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina and Hawaii and practices in North Carolina. The LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

   Can I work with her in a language other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does she work with international clients?

   She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients located in the relevant licensure regions.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What is the first step to begin therapy?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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