- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
About Chaya
Chaya Aspir is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with ten years of professional experience. She is licensed in Massachusetts and works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, and compassion fatigue.
She uses clear, practical conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on the problems named by the person in front of her, such as shame about past choices, difficulty with intimacy, or the weight of caregiving. Chaya draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches to help people notice patterns in feelings and behavior and find manageable next steps.
Mindfulness work in her practice centers on attention and present-moment noticing. That can look like short breathing practices, grounding exercises, or learning to recognize automatic reactions to guilt and shame. Psychodynamic ideas are used to understand how past relationships and early experiences shape current emotions and choices.
She aims to make therapy direct and understandable rather than full of jargon. Conversations often include reviewing recent moments that felt hard, naming unhelpful patterns, and deciding on small, practical changes to try between sessions.
Chaya offers therapy in English and practices in Massachusetts. She treats concerns related to attachment, body image, fertility stress, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, isolation, and veterans' issues among others. To begin, people select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Mindfulness and psychodynamic work delivered online
Online sessions can include mindfulness-based practices and psychodynamic conversation adapted for remote work. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment attention and simple exercises such as breathing or grounding to help notice and respond to feelings like shame or guilt. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat from past relationships and how those patterns affect current reactions and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which mix of mindfulness exercises and psychodynamic reflection fits a person's goals, needs, and comfort. That collaborative process can shift as problems change over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time, which can make regular check-ins easier. Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video appointments are offered. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins, quieter scheduling around work, or sessions without the need to travel, helping therapy fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses mindfulness to notice present feelings and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships influence current shame and guilt.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in behavioral health settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Massachusetts with licensure tied to NY LCSW and MA LICSW as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.