- Compassionate listener
- Goal oriented
- Skill building
About Tkeyah
Tkeyah Whaley is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, and low self-esteem. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical next steps. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she emphasizes partnership in therapy.
With six years of professional experience, Tkeyah has helped people with depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and grief. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and managing life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and issues around kink and alternative sex culture.
In sessions she adapts the conversation and plan to each person. She uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. That means she blends exploring relationship patterns with practical skills and goal-focused steps.
People can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental setting where concerns are named and options are tried. Tkeyah emphasizes clear goals and teaches concrete tools for coping and change. She supports people through setbacks and helps them build momentum toward more satisfying relationships and daily life.
Her practice is rooted in sensitivity and respect. The first meetings are used to understand immediate needs and set a simple plan. From there she works with each person to tailor the pace and focus of ongoing sessions.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds influence current trust and connection. It can be useful for attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and difficulty with intimacy. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration; the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters to them, and builds a plan together. That approach supports people who need a respectful, paced space to talk. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then suggest a combination of methods that fit. This is a collaborative effort where goals and techniques are reviewed and adjusted over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try a therapist from their own neighborhood and focus session time on coping skills, relationship work, or problem-solving without changing daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus concerns like low self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapy style can I expect?
Sessions combine a client-centered, collaborative stance with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. The work balances exploring relationship patterns with building skills for daily life.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.