Tkeyah Whaley , LCSW

Tkeyah Whaley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with six years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and related issues such as addiction, grief, and family problems.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect an individual’s specific situation and goals. Tkeyah draws on a range of clinical methods to address attachment difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, and the effects of past trauma, always tailoring her work to the needs presented in the room.

Tkeyah recognizes that seeking change requires courage, and she aims to support and empower clients through that process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward greater confidence, healthier relationships, and improved coping with life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tkeyah

Tkeyah uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections - this approach helps people understand attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and patterns that affect intimacy and family relationships. Client-centered therapy is another key approach she employs; it emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so the person feels heard and can guide the pace and focus of treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tkeyah works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Tkeyah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into a busy life. These options support flexibility in scheduling, allow continued work on therapy goals between sessions, and increase accessibility for people who prefer remote appointments with licensed professionals and therapists.