- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Work and identity issues
About Chaya
Chaya Aspir is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials (NY LCSW, MA LICSW). She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
Chaya uses straightforward conversation and focused reflection to help people understand what keeps them stuck. She draws on mindfulness practices to help calm the body and attention, and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that affect relationships and self-view. Sessions move between present coping skills and looking at deeper patterns when that feels useful.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens for patterns about how people relate to others and themselves. Then she suggests specific exercises or ways of noticing thoughts and feelings that can be practiced between sessions.
Chaya also addresses issues tied to identity and life strain, such as gender dysphoria, caregiver stress, isolation, and work-related burnout or compassion fatigue. She helps people talk through relationship conflicts, family of origin issues, and questions around infidelity or separation.
People can expect clear options discussed together rather than a single prescribed path. Chaya supports exploration of emotional roots as well as building everyday skills for managing anxiety, low mood, or addictive behaviors. She works in English and is based in Massachusetts.
Using mindfulness and psychodynamic work in online care
Chaya draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice body sensations and thoughts without getting swept away by them. That includes short attention exercises and grounding practices to reduce anxiety and build steadier focus in social situations. She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy ideas to look at repeating relationship patterns and early experiences that shape current reactions. This approach can help when problems keep coming back in friendships, work, or intimate relationships. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the collaboration. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adjust the balance between skills practice and deeper exploration as needed. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel. Phone sessions can be used when video would be difficult, and video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when that helps the work. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and practices so they work well over the session format chosen.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT related concerns, self-esteem and motivation issues, addictions, relationship and family problems, and related areas listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends mindfulness practices for attention and calm with psychodynamic thinking about recurring patterns. Sessions pair present-focused coping tools with exploration of long-term relationship themes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, with NY LCSW and MA LICSW noted, and is based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.