Tkeyah Whaley, LCSW

Tkeyah Whaley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. She combines evidence-informed methods with a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance to create a collaborative space where each person’s unique needs are honored.

She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, family and parenting issues, intimacy and sexual concerns, and mood-related conditions such as bipolar disorder. Tkeyah also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, codependency, and the impacts of family-of-origin dynamics. Her approach is tailored - she adapts the conversation and treatment plan to match each person’s goals, pace, and preferences.

Tkeyah frames change as a courageous step and centers empowerment in the therapeutic process. She partners with people to build practical skills, clearer self-understanding, and stronger relationships, supporting progress toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Tkeyah Whaley

Attachment-Based Therapy helps explore how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses. It is useful for people coping with abandonment concerns, trust issues, or patterns that repeat in intimate connections.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the person’s own goals and insights guide progress. This approach supports self-esteem, motivation, and building confidence in decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tkeyah collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can provide the same therapeutic techniques through these formats, allowing clients to pursue meaningful change from wherever they are.