T'Keya Isom, LCSWA

EMDR Trained | Trauma | Teens & Young Adults | Anxiety & Depression | Life & School Transitions | CBT | Solution-Focused Therapy | Motivational Interviewing

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T'Keya Isom, LCSWA, provides individual therapy for adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, school-related stress, relationship challenges and other emotional or behavioral concerns.  

 

As a former educator, T'Keya has a particular understanding of the pressures facing teens and young adults as they navigate academic expectations, changing relationships, identity development and the transition toward greater independence. She works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, overcome barriers and develop practical strategies for reaching their goals.

 

Training & Clinical Approach

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T'Keya earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2015. After working in healthcare for five years, she continued her education and earned a Master's Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2019. Her experiences in healthcare and education ultimately led T'Keya to pursue a career in mental health. She earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from Winthrop University in 2024.

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T'Keya has completed Level II EMDR training through an EMDRIA-approved training program and provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help clients address trauma and distressing life experiences. She is an active member of the MACS Trauma Treatment Team, where she participates in ongoing consultation and collaboration focused on trauma-informed care. 

 

T'Keya's Approach to Therapy 

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T'Keya uses an individualized approach based on each client's needs, experiences and treatment goals. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients better understand patterns, identify strengths, develop coping strategies and make meaningful changes. She also has experience providing individual and group therapy in private-practice settings and continues to pursue additional clinical training to expand the services she can provide.

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T'Keya's passion for mental health began with helping adolescents, and she continues to have a particular interest in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate emotional, social, academic and developmental challenges. She helps clients work through concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, school-related stress, relationships and behavioral challenges, while helping them build confidence, identify strengths and develop practical coping and problem-solving skills.

 

Insurance, Location & Availability

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T'Keya is currently accepting new clients and accepts Aetna, BCBS, Meritain and MedCost, as well as out-of-network benefits, self-pay and FSA/HSA payments. She offers evening appointments and provides in-person therapy at MACS in Matthews and Mint Hill, NC, as well as virtual therapy throughout North Carolina.

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Outside the Therapy Room

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A Charlotte native, T'Keya enjoys exploring the local art scene, spending time with friends and family, exercising, traveling and reading.

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Disclosure

 

T'Keya an independent contractor not an employee, thus she is individually responsible for all aspects of client care. She is independently insured and manages his own practice. She contracts with MACS PLLC for marketing, billing, administration and office space.

 

 

 

 

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