She believes that one’s emotional state and physical wellbeing are interconnected, since the body is a complex system made up of emotional and physiological responses. Therefore, her approach to healing involves viewing the client as a holistic blend of a body, mind and soul. Her specializations include women’s issues, self-esteem and self-concept of adolescents and young adults, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and PTSD. Chaya Sarah is a trauma informed clinician who utilizes somatic release methods, parts work, psychodynamic theories, C.B.T, D.B.T, A.C.T and CPT therapeutic techniques to help facilitate the client’s desired goals. Chaya Sarah also pairs her counseling work with her certification in the Creative Journal Expressive Arts Institute™ (CJEAI™) method.

The CJEAI™ method incorporates researched methods of teaching self- awareness, emotional literacy, social-emotional skills and stress relief techniques through the use of movement, music, art and journaling. To date, Chaya Sarah has led and organized over 15 in- person and virtual healing workshops teaching the CJEAI™ method to veterans, clinicians, therapists, senior citizens, religious groups and professionals within and outside the Chicagoland community. Her hope is to continue to provide counseling support to those in need as well as provide experiential workshops to those who want to further their self-care journeys.