- Guilt and shame
- Attachment patterns
- Men's mental health
About Aby
Aby Chacko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Aby uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels stuck. He pays attention to how past relationships shape present behavior. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage distress and on noticing patterns that keep people feeling stuck.
He pays particular attention to men's mental health, workplace pressures, and family dynamics as they relate to personal struggles. That may mean looking at attachment patterns, role expectations, or how caregiving strains affect mood and relationships. He aims to help people build steadier routines and clearer boundaries.
His practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work through trauma, anxiety, and relationship problems. He helps people practice new ways of relating and coping rather than only talking about what went wrong. Concrete skills, short experiments, and careful reflection are part of sessions.
Aby invites people to bring specific situations that trigger guilt or shame, such as parenting choices, past mistakes, or family conflicts. He works with clients to notice how those feelings show up in day-to-day life and to try small changes that reduce their power.
Workable approaches and online sessions
Aby draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and relationship patterns. For anxiety and stress he uses approaches that teach concrete coping skills and short behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and reactivity. For trauma and relationship wounds he works with methods that help people process difficult memories and notice attachment patterns that repeat in adult life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit the problem, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on finding practical tools and small changes that can be used between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during work breaks or evenings. It also lets people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult, and it keeps focus on skills that can be practiced in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses plain conversation and evidence-based techniques to help people notice how guilt and shame appear in thoughts and behavior. Sessions include practical steps and short experiments to reduce those feelings' impact.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience working on trauma, relationships, and stress-related concerns. His work includes attention to workplace dynamics and family systems.
Where is his practice based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential as listed in his profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.