MY STORY

Hi there! My name is Dr. Keana Fairfax, DSW. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), experienced in providing trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. 

As a therapist, my clinical practice focuses on providing compassionate and integrative mental health care to African Americans using holistic approaches and neuroscience. I strive to create a supportive and validating environment that considers the impact of race, culture, and other identities on mental health.
My first priority is building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, which involves creating a safe and empathetic space for them to share their unique experiences and challenges. I am committed to understanding my client's needs and creating personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs.
In addition to evidence-based interventions, I incorporate a range of holistic techniques to help clients reduce stress, manage emotions, and promote overall well-being. These techniques may include mindfulness-based stress reduction, yoga, meditation, and nutrition counseling.
For clients with specific mental health concerns, I use neuroscience-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused therapy, to address underlying neurobiological mechanisms. These interventions are personalized to each client's needs, and I am committed to helping my clients achieve their desired outcomes.
As a therapist, I recognize the importance of the therapeutic use of self. I bring my authentic self to the therapeutic relationship, and I strive to be empathetic, genuine, and transparent with my clients. I use self-disclosure when appropriate to create a deeper sense of connection and understanding.
Setting boundaries is also important in my clinical practice, as it establishes the limits of the therapeutic relationship and creates a safe and predictable environment. I believe that by using the therapeutic use of self skillfully and intentionally, I can help my clients achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Overall, my goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to achieve their full potential by providing compassionate and integrative mental health care that addresses their unique needs and experiences. I am currently licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.  Please find my South Carolina telehealth registration listing here: Social Work Telehealth Registration Listing - SCLL.