Discover a Path
to Yourself
If you went through a major loss, grief, or a significant life change and need support in coping with grief.
If you struggle with anxiety, worrying, overthinking, self-criticism, “zoning out” and finding it difficult to be present in a moment
If you feel depressed, numb, disconnected, and “not like yourself” anymore
If you want to learn to understand, express, and process your feelings, needs, and boundaries in an authentic, assertive way
If you are dreaming about love and meaningful relationships, but are stuck in the same dysfunctional patterns, having difficulty connecting, feeling like you are “too much” or “not enough”, or maybe you don’t know how to express your needs and feelings
If you are a Spiritual person who believes in a holistic body-mind-soul approach to healing and is looking for a Therapist who understands a spiritual language and concepts such as soul, higher self, intuition, energy, Oracle cards, chakras, and other practices and concepts of Spirituality
Welcome to Hearty Therapy. Please take a cozy seat and I’ll tell you more about my services.
Who is your therapist
Hi, I am Aleksandra Chumak (my clients call me Aleks), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. Learning about human nature, what makes us happy, what brings meaning to our lives, and what relieves our suffering is my lifelong passion. For over a decade I studied Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation to explore the links between our minds, bodies, souls, and higher aspects. In 2019 I got certified as a Family Constellations facilitator. In 2022, I received my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Hunter College, CUNY, New York.
My approach to therapy is a combination of:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches us how to be present and engaged with reality, our feelings, thoughts, and ourselves. We will answer the question “What kind of person do I want to be, and how to get there step by step at my own pace”. ACT is a therapy style that emphasizes authenticity, following values, active commitment to change, and Psychological flexibility.
Compassion-based therapy. We are all human and having compassion for own own suffering and imperfections is an important key to healing and living in peace with ourselves and others. Our minds and bodies are capable of healing themselves in a nurturing environment. Compassion, kindness, and love are the elements that create a fertile soil for our inner growth.
Spirituality. I never push my values or beliefs on my clients. For those who are open, we will connect with such levels of our being as a soul, intuition, and higher purpose. I provide guided meditations, Oracle cards work, storytelling, and energy practices to promote fulfillment, a balanced resourceful state, and a deeper connection with all aspects of our being. I found the Spirituality approach especially helpful when working with grief.
Family Constellations is a method of exploring and healing intergenerational dynamics and influences. Through this method, we will look into what brings systems to a balance and how not following the laws of systems can cause addictions, self-sabotage, feeling stuck, lonely, disconnected from our roots, and other destructive experiences.
I am a first-generation Ukrainian immigrant who moved across the world by herself. Throughout the past few years, I went through cultural adaptation, a massive amount of loss in a family while pursuing my licensure in Mental Health Counseling and publishing two fantasy novels for young adults. All these experiences helped me to develop skills for building resilience, mental well-being, kindness, and self-compassion, which I am happy to share with my clients in therapy. If my approach and personality resonate with you, please reach out to schedule a consultation. I am here for you.
