Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Tajanay Keaton-Chesson, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C018397
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-5367
- NPI
- 1568120780
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Tajanay supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Tajanay
Tajanay Keaton-Chesson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Hawaii with seven years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and people coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns linked to body image, eating and food-related issues, jealousy, and isolation.
Tajanay explains ideas plainly and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and use everyday skills to manage strong feelings.
Her work includes attention to relationship concerns such as commitment issues, communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and non-monogamous relationship arrangements like polyamory. She also supports people who explore BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture and those working through guilt, shame, or issues around forgiveness.
Clinically she draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. Those tools are used to build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and clarify actionable steps for change.
Tajanay speaks English and frames the client as the expert on their own life. She aims to help people identify strengths and practical next steps rather than focus on labels. To begin, readers should use the site matching process to schedule an initial session and confirm current session options.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It tends to be practical and action-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication breaks down. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions, and then use that awareness to improve how they relate to others and solve conflicts.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust what they do based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to focus on and how to pace the work.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options that reduce travel time. These features can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside family, work, and health demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, eating issues, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on skills and small changes. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns and trying concrete steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes a range of mood and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Hawaii (HI LCSW) and North Carolina (NC LCSW). Her listed location is North Carolina.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscriber plan and location.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the scheduling flow and confirms current session formats.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers