Assia Chaina,

LPC, NCC

Location(s):

Hershey

License:

LPC, NCC

Therapy Techniques:

ACT, CBT, SFBT, Therapeutic Play/Art, Motivational Interviewing

About Assia Chaina

Welcome, I’m Assia (she/her), LPC, NCC. I counsel teens (13+), young adults, and adults in PA.

My Education

I earned a BS in Psychology from Penn State Harrisburg and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University (2021).

My Background

Since 2016, I have been dedicated to helping individuals navigate their toughest moments. I began my career specializing in substance use and recovery (MAT programs), which gave me a profound respect for the resilience required for change. Since then, my work has expanded across diverse settings—from school-based classrooms to family-based mobile therapy, and currently, outpatient therapy—helping children, teens, and adults find stability amidst life’s complexities.

Who I Counsel: How I Can Help

I provide a safe, culturally responsive space for individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are navigating ADHD, anxiety, or depression, or healing from complex trauma and sexual abuse, my goal is to empower you toward lasting wellness.

My specialties include:

substance use
co-occurring disorders
family addiction (ACOA)
attachment issues
family systems
relationship conflict

I also offer counseling for:

life transitions
grief
racial identity
self-esteem
Bipolar/Personality Disorders

My Therapeutic Training and Approach

I believe therapy is a collaborative partnership. While my roots are in Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), my practice has evolved into an integrative, Psychodynamic approach. This means we look at the “why” behind your patterns while building practical tools for the “how” of moving forward.

Based on your needs, I pull from my techniques training in:

Attachment-Based Work
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
DBT-Informed care
Family Systems Therapy (FST)
Trauma-Focused CBT
Play Therapy (not Art Therapy)

Additional Training & Education

I became a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in May of 2026. I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at Shippensburg University.

Outside The Office

I believe in “practicing what I preach” regarding self-care. To recharge, I enjoy traveling to immerse myself in new cultures, visiting the spa, and finding balance through Yoga, Pilates, and meditation. I am also a devoted mother and wife who cherishes spending quality time with my family.

If you think we might be a good fit for exploring, identifying, and reaching your mental health and wellness goals, I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

PA License #PC017692

Assia Chaina’s Availability

Assia Chaina offers in-person therapy at our Hershey therapy office and online therapy for individuals in Pennsylvania.

Why do I feel exhausted, in pain, and isolated in this relationship?

Navigating the pain and isolation of chronic conflict in your relationship, along with a breakdown in communication, is an exhausting struggle that many people face. Whether you are dealing with romantic partners, family members, or close friends, being caught in a cycle of constant misunderstanding or icy silence leaves you feeling lonely, anxious, and emotionally drained.

An Evidence-Based Approach to Navigating Painful Relationships

An exceptionally effective, evidence-based approach to healing relationship fractures is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an industry-standard therapy that focuses on the emotional bonds between individuals. It helps people move from distress to a safer, more meaningful connection by focusing on three main phases:

De-escalation: You learn to identify the negative cycle (like pursue-withdraw) that drives your conflicts.
Restructuring the Bond: You learn to access and express your deepest, most vulnerable emotional needs safely.
Consolidation: You create new, positive communication patterns and solidify your secure emotional connection.

My Experience & Training in Counseling for Threats to Your Emotional Security

Relationship distress is fundamentally about a threat to emotional security. I specialize in systemic relationship dynamics. When you feel disconnected, misunderstood, or rejected by someone important to you, it is natural to react with anger or withdrawal. I use my experience with EFT to target these raw emotions directly, map the negative cycles, and foster vulnerable conversations. I am also receiving advanced training in relationship therapy, specifically couples counseling through Heartwell Therapy, which allows me to integrate the latest evidence-based, relational frameworks directly into my counseling services.

Scheduling Therapy to Manage Painful Communication Loops

Therapy CAN help transform your relationships into safe havens of mutual support and trust. If you are ready to break free from painful communication loops, restore trust, or foster deeper connection, call or contact scheduling to schedule an appointment with me today to learn how EFT can help you. I offer sessions either in person, in Hershey, or online anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Assia Chaina's Specialties

Are You Ready To Take The First Step?

Reach out today to get started. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.