Tanya Weekes , LCSW

Tanya Weekes is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience based in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. Tanya also supports those dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues. She brings a calm, straightforward approach to sessions. Over two decades she has worked with a wide range of emotional difficulties and life transitions. Her practice centers on practical strategies people can use between sessions. She listens closely to each person's story and helps them identify small changes that add up. Tanya aims to create an affirming and culturally aware space. People can expect an open conversation where concerns are named and options are discussed. She balances emotional support with goal-oriented steps toward relief. Her work includes short-term coaching-style support as well as longer therapeutic work when needed. Sessions often involve talking through recent triggers, practicing coping skills, and planning next steps. The focus is on skills that reduce panic, ease social anxiety, and lift mood. Tanya understands that reaching out can feel hard. She offers a steady presence and clear guidance so people can feel more capable of managing daily stress. Her style is warm, respectful, and practical.

Approaches and what online sessions look like

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic, depression, and trauma. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing work, grounding, and manageable behavioral steps to reduce avoidance. These skills are useful when panic or social fears interfere with daily routines.

Another approach helps people process trauma by giving structured time to tell their story, learn ways to tolerate strong emotions, and practice new responses to reminders. This can reduce the intensity of painful memories and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Together they will adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and practical for the client's life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, and other responsibilities while maintaining a steady therapeutic relationship.