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 Chana Jaffe 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Intern

At the root of my work is the belief that when we can accept the truth of who we are, we begin to access the capacity within ourselves to love, be loved, and ultimately feel more free. This truth can become obscured by trauma, early relational experiences, and the adaptations we develop in order to survive. My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a space where we can slow down and thoughtfully explore what lies beneath the surface.

Through a psychodynamic, attachment-based, and existential lens, we will work to understand patterns in your relationships, emotional experiences, and sense of self. This includes bringing awareness to unconscious processes, past experiences, and internal conflicts that may be shaping your present-day life, while also exploring deeper questions of meaning, identity, and purpose. As insight deepens, there is greater opportunity for choice, integration, and meaningful change.

 

While I cannot do the work for you, I will be an active and attuned presence alongside you in the process. Together, we will make space for both your pain and your potential, supporting you in uncovering your truth, strengthening your sense of self, and moving toward a life that feels more authentic, purposeful, and fulfilling.
 

As a student therapist, Chana works under the supervision of a licensed professional to ensure the highest quality of care for her clients.

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All of our student interns are offering sessions for $45-$65. You let us know what rate works for you! 

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We offer free consultations call/text the front office: 727-308-6094

Specializations:

Credentials & Experience:

  • Attachment & relational trauma

  • Early childhood trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Identity exploration

  • Life transitions

  • Trauma (acute & complex)

  • Borderline personality traits

  • Dissociation

  • Self-worth & shame

  • Grief & loss

  • Depression

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Postpartum & motherhood support

  • Adolescents

  • Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling  (in progress)

​Chana works with clients of all ages 

Specializations:

  • Attachment & relational trauma – Works to understand relationship patterns and helps clients build safer, more secure connections.
     

  • Early childhood trauma – Gently explores early experiences and how they show up today, supporting healing at the root.
     

  • Anxiety – Uses grounding tools and practical strategies to help clients feel calmer and more in control.
     

  • Emotional dysregulation – Teaches skills to navigate intense emotions and respond rather than react.
     

  • Identity exploration – Creates a supportive space to explore values, identity, and sense of self.
     

  • Life transitions – Helps clients move through change with clarity, support, and confidence.
     

  • Trauma (acute & complex) – Takes a trauma-informed approach, focusing on safety, pacing, and nervous system regulation.
     

  • Borderline personality traits – Supports emotional regulation, relationship stability, and coping through skill-building.
     

  • Dissociation – Incorporates grounding and awareness techniques to help clients feel more present and connected.
     

  • Self-worth & shame – Works to challenge negative self-beliefs and build a more compassionate inner voice.
     

  • Grief & loss – Holds space for processing loss while supporting clients in finding meaning and healing.
     

  • Depression – Helps clients reconnect with themselves through small, manageable steps and emotional support.
     

  • Relationship difficulties – Focuses on communication, boundaries, and understanding relational dynamics.
     

  • Nervous system dysregulation – Integrates body-based tools to help regulate stress and restore balance.
     

  • Postpartum & motherhood support – Supports moms through identity shifts, emotional challenges, and adjustment to motherhood.
     

  • Adolescents – Meets teens where they are, helping them build emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence.
     

  • Psychedelic integration – Supports clients in making meaning of psychedelic experiences and integrating insights into daily life.
     

  • Spiritual & existential concerns – Holds space for exploring spirituality, purpose, and deeper questions about life and identity.

Modalities:

  • Sychodynamic Psychotherapy – Explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
     

  • Existential therapy – Creates space to explore meaning, purpose, identity, and life’s bigger questions.
     

  • Attachment-based therapy – Focuses on relationship patterns and helps build more secure, connected ways of relating.
     

  • Trauma-informed care – Prioritizes safety, trust, and pacing while supporting clients in processing difficult experiences.
     

  • Somatic-informed therapy – Incorporates the body to help regulate the nervous system and process stored stress or trauma.
     

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships.
     

  • Mindfulness-based practices – Uses present-moment awareness to reduce overwhelm and increase emotional balance.
     

  • Psychedelic Integration Therapy – Helps clients process and integrate psychedelic experiences in a safe, grounded, and supportive way.

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