Therapist profile
Chaya Aspir, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships
Continue with ChayaAbout
- Mindfulness therapy
- Psychodynamic work
- Family and parenting topics
About Chaya
Chaya Aspir is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with ten years of experience practicing in Massachusetts. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues connected to identity and relationships. Her work also covers trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.
She uses mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches to guide conversations and planning. Mindfulness skills are used to help notice and steady strong emotions. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and in how people cope with stress.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside reflective conversation. That might include short mindfulness practices, looking at relationship patterns, or discussing how past experiences shape current reactions. Chaya encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and checks in about what is working as therapy moves forward.
She has worked across settings over a decade and brings that experience to sessions with adults who are managing life transitions and relationship strains. Common topics include intimacy-related issues, family concerns, caregiver stress, and recovery from betrayal or loss.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward talk about goals and next steps. She uses plain language and keeps the pace manageable for someone balancing parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Mindfulness Therapy is about simple practices that bring attention to the present moment. In sessions this can mean brief grounding exercises and techniques to reduce the intensity of anxiety or stress. It is often used for managing strong emotions and improving focus.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. Online conversations may explore how past experiences influence current reactions, helping to name recurring themes and shift unhelpful habits. This can be useful for issues such as attachment, abandonment, and repeated conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to determine whether mindfulness practice, psychodynamic exploration, or a mix looks most helpful given their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what’s useful.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps them keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting, work, and caregiving duties.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, identity issues including LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family topics, and related issues such as caregiver stress and infertility concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She blends mindfulness practices with psychodynamic exploration. That means learning skills to manage emotions while also looking at recurring patterns that affect relationships and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on stress, relationship concerns, trauma, and identity-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Massachusetts. Her licenses include NY LCSW and MA LICSW as listed.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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