Tajanay Keaton-Chesson, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 7 years in practice

Tajanay Keaton-Chesson helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C018397 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Hawaii: LCSW-5367 · expires June 2028
NPI: 1568120780 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Tajanay

Tajanay Keaton-Chesson helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Tajanay treats concerns around body image, communication problems, commitment issues, and feelings of isolation or guilt.

She also supports people navigating non-monogamy, kink and alternative sex culture, infidelity, and separation or divorce. She has seven years of clinical experience and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW.

Background and approach

Tajanay draws on therapies that teach concrete skills and new ways of thinking. Sessions are collaborative and start where the person is. The work often blends skill-building with space to talk about painful experiences.

In a typical session she helps people identify patterns that cause distress and then practices small changes together. That might mean learning emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trying thought-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or using Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to improve communication and connection. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used to build awareness and confidence.

Her style is direct but warm. She notices strengths and uses them as a starting point. People can expect clear goals and simple takeaways after each meeting.

Tajanay is licensed in North Carolina and Hawaii and works in English. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tajanay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Tajanay names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand patterns in close relationships and learn new ways to connect. It focuses on feelings and how they shape interactions, which can help with trust, jealousy, or commitment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and offers exercises to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress happens, keeping the approach collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and practice communication in real time, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or commute. Live chat and messaging can be useful for short check-ins, practicing tools between sessions, or sharing quick updates when schedules are tight. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tajanay help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, eating issues, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship topics.

What is her approach to therapy?

Her work blends practical skills and emotional understanding. She uses methods like CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach tools and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Tajanay has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience shapes a straightforward, skill-focused style in sessions.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and is licensed in North Carolina. Her practice information lists North Carolina as the therapist location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to check in and practice skills between meetings.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Costs vary with the therapist's location and scheduling. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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