Tkeyah Whaley , LCSW

Tkeyah Whaley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and depression, offering practical support and therapeutic guidance tailored to each person’s situation.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. Tkeyah emphasizes collaboration, meeting clients where they are and adjusting interventions to reflect their values and life circumstances. Her work is grounded in helping clients build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Tkeyah acknowledges that reaching out for help takes courage and sees the therapeutic process as empowering rather than prescriptive. She supports clients through change, offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping them identify steps forward and develop strategies that fit their unique strengths and challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tkeyah uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, helping clients improve intimacy, trust, and connection in their relationships. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions around the client’s priorities, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal setting to build self-awareness and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support healthier coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Tkeyah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This partnership makes it easier to try strategies that feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and life demands. Working remotely makes it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access support without the need to travel, while still engaging with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide recovery and growth.