Tajanay Keaton-Chesson, LCSW

North Carolina · 7 years in practice

Tajanay Keaton-Chesson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, 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 is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She approaches work in a calm, straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Tajanay writes clearly and keeps conversations grounded in everyday concerns so parents and busy people can follow along.

She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings shape connections and reactions.

Background and approach

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are woven in when they fit a person's goals. Over seven years of practice, Tajanay has supported people dealing with infidelity, communication problems, divorce and separation, and questions about commitment.

She also addresses body image, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, and loneliness. Additional focus includes working with kink, BDSM, and non-monogamous relationships in an affirming way. Tajanay holds LCSW licensure in North Carolina and Hawaii and works with clients in North Carolina.

Sessions combine talking, skill-building, and short exercises people can use day to day. She emphasizes collaboration and treats each person as the expert on their own life. People who choose to work with her can expect clear goals, regular check-ins on progress, and tools to help cope with immediate distress while building longer-term change.

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

How emotion-focused and skills-based therapy works online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions drive interactions and personal reactions; online EFT sessions help people name feelings, understand patterns, and shift how they respond. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different tools, then adjust methods as therapy unfolds. That way the plan fits the person's life and needs rather than forcing one single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit care into busy schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversations and guided exercises, phone sessions are low-bandwidth and good for check-ins, and chat or messaging can support brief updates or ongoing skill practice. These formats offer flexibility in timing and style while keeping the focus on practical skills and emotional understanding.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tajanay help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on body image, eating issues, loneliness, and sexual culture topics like kink and polyamory.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and checking progress together.

What is her relevant experience?

She has seven years of professional practice supporting people through relationship challenges, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW licensure and practices with a North Carolina location listed for services.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people within the listed region.

What session formats does she use?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

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