Tajanay Keaton-Chesson

Tajanay Keaton-Chesson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She brings seven years of professional experience and a straightforward, supportive approach to sessions. Tajanay emphasizes the strengths clients already have and offers steady support during difficult transitions.

In sessions she treats each person as the expert on their own life. Conversations focus on practical steps and achievable goals. She listens for what matters most and then helps people try new ways of responding to stress, emotions, and conflict.

Tajanay uses a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thought patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas for repairing connection in relationships, mindfulness practices to improve awareness, and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen commitment.

Her background includes licensure in North Carolina and Hawaii and seven years working with people facing a range of life challenges. That experience informs a calm, practical style that aims to make progress feel manageable even when life feels overwhelming.

People who choose to work with Tajanay can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and an emphasis on building tools that fit everyday life. She supports clients as they take steps toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being.

How approaches like CBT and DBT work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It often uses simple exercises and homework that translate well to conversation during an online session.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Sessions can introduce skill practice and short coaching-style check-ins to reinforce these strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying emotion patterns that shape relationship interactions and on trying new ways of relating to improve connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, emotion work, or goal-focused strategies.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Ask about how scheduling works and what to expect in a typical meeting. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings to keep momentum.