Success Stories

“I allow myself more grace and trust. The connections between body and mind feel strengthened in ways that feel like coalescing rather than forceful aspiration...

I was needing help to stay in aligned relationship with my body while navigating overwhelming emotions like anger or fear, and also learning to continue to let those emotions be witnessed and heard however they show up. I had explosive moments of anger with relatives (between both parties), frustrations and resentments in work relationships, and was unable to more fully/holistically.

Chetna’s capacity to notice connections and bring them back to my consciousness helped so much. Perfectionism isn't what I initially came for but it appeared consistently and she was able to hear it coming through in things that I wasn't even associating with perfectionism.

I also appreciated her holding a space where movement and sound was welcome, I didn't have to hold my body or its expression in "appropriate" ways, i could just let it be.

Now I allow myself more grace and trust myself more. The connections between body and mind feel strengthened in ways that feel like coalescing rather than forceful aspiration. In session, I have physically felt like my body trusts me more and that it will get my attention when it is in need. That is HUGE for a dominant society in which we tend to be very disconnected from or have punitive relationships with our bodies.”

Cecily

“Through our work together, I am someone who can express a range of emotions with less shame than before…

I used to not give myself much space to reflect and feel, even during times of transition and emotional pain. I was in need of more self-trust and self-compassion. I was looking for a community of people also looking for meaning during generally heavy times (globally and individually).

Chetna's ability to excavate what is already present, while giving practical tools to help support what is, has repeatedly helped me trust and honor myself.

Through our work together, I am someone who can express a range of emotions with less shame than before. I give myself the space I need to feel and create imperfectly.

I’m more confident in advocating for myself, and walking in my integrity. I am a little less afraid of having stretchy and uncomfortable conversations.

I feel more connected to myself, the earth, and my ancestors. I feel less burdened by the work of generational healing, because I can approach it with a lot more compassion for myself and my family.”

Andrea

“Chetna’s way of simply ‘being’ has inspired me to stop apologizing or discrediting myself when talking to folks about my creative process…

My creative fire felt dangerously low and while I felt the urge to create, I just didn't feel like I had sufficient energy to do it on my own. I was fairly disconnected from myself. I wanted support as I completed my album and I struggled intensely with "receiving". There were ways that I was okay with receiving, like receiving songs from spirit, and then there were other ways that completely freaked me out, like working with cool professionals who focused their attention on me. I also struggled with what sharing my music would look like for me if I simply honored myself versus what it was "supposed" to look like by industry standards.

I remember feeling pleasantly freaked during the very first sesh when I witnessed Chetna sort of access her own spirit and intuition to give me a homeplay exercise to look at my guitar, maybe have a chat with it or just touch it. When she said those words, chills went down my arms and my own intuition told me that this was wisdom coming from the other side.

Through my work with Chetna, I have learned to really tune into my body and listen (really, really listen) to what she has to say. I learned to hang out with different versions of my younger selves and actually, properly, honorably spend time with them. I had never known the impact of not spending time with my child self, and I had no idea of her wisdom or her influence on my creativity. It's been powerful to engage with her ever since that first time Chetna led me through a psychic exercise. My sessions with Chetna were incredibly affirming and energizing, and it has taught me a lot about non-aggressive leadership/guidance.

It's really refreshing to work with someone who doesn't apologize for offering a mystical practice as a way to discern pain points or the hidden wisdom in a situation. Chetna is a really good listener and while she was often incredibly compassionate with my struggles, she also challenged me when it was necessary, in a way that always felt loving. Overall, her way of simply "being" has inspired me to stop apologizing or discrediting myself when talking to folks about my creative process.”

Feroza

“I am able to stay with the difficult feelings for longer and be more responsive to my own needs…

When I started working with Chetna, I was stressed, dysregulated, unfocused, and struggling to be present with myself, my emotions and with others. I needed to make some big shifts - both mentally and in my practices of being with and caring for myself.

I am able to stay with the difficult feelings for longer and be more responsive to my own needs. For example, I have been traveling for a few weeks now, and today, I just felt in my body that I needed to go home. The stimulation and necessity to be "on" all the time in shared spaces isn't serving me right now, and I can't continue to show up for others if I don't tend to myself. So, I cancelled my plans and changed my flight, and I am going home tomorrow instead of at the end of the week.

I am also noticing shifts in how I think about/talk to myself; my compassionate inner big sister is starting to emerge!

I think the most helpful part of working with Chetna has been how she shows up with me in our sessions, with care and without judgement. I appreciate her commitment to presence and emergence; she keeps me tuned in to what I am feeling when I want to intellectualize (another habit to dissociate). The guided practices are also incredibly helpful because they introduce me new ways of staying present with and caring for myself.

This work is worth it because I trust Chetna to guide me in this work. I can't show up openly and with vulnerability without that trust, and I won't be able to change without naming honestly what I am going through, even when I feel embarrassed or ashamed.”

Anonymous

“I feel more grounded in a sense of my own truth and less afraid to use my voice, and let it be in progress…

I started working with Chetna because I felt as though I was entering into a very big work project and needed support in seeing my place within it. I had feelings of unworthiness, lack of self trust, and a sense of overwhelm. I needed the anchor of another perspective with tools that I couldn't come up with by myself.

What’s helped the most in my work with Chetna is reframing qualities of myself and my work into a more sacred and energetically positive space. Our sessions feel intuitive and led with presence. Visualizations during our calls have helped me connect with deeper parts of my nature to bring them into the project I’m working on, so I feel less alone.

I am much more connected to a sense of sacred ritual within my own art practice. I can see that the separation that I hold between my work and my collaborative partner for this project is a healthy way for me to protect what I create and beneficial for us both. I feel more grounded in a sense of my own truth and less afraid to use my voice, and let it be in progress.

Chetna’s insights, reflections and practices have helped me feel supported and less alone within a space that otherwise I think I would feel more lost in if only left to my own mind and deep patterns. I’ve received new anchors to use and work with as I move forward. This work is worth it for the continued peace of mind Chetna reflects back to me over and over again, and the ability to see that nothing is impossible.”

Mollie

“I am a more trustworthy, whole human as a result…

Three years ago, when we started working together, I was carrying a history of feeling unsettled and unseen in my family, I had trouble accessing and affirming my emotions, and I was longing for deeper spiritual and ancestral connection.

Through my work with Chetna, I'm someone who is in a consistent and honest practice of growth and mutuality, guided by a spiritual self that I've come to know better. I am a more trustworthy, whole human as a result. That feels priceless.

I deeply and quickly notice when my 'trauma response' patterns are happening; when I'm shutting down, dismissing my feelings, avoiding my own needs to be "of service" to others, anticipating and trying to solve for others' needs when they haven't asked that of me, having porous boundaries with unsafe people, etc. I can notice these things happening and not judge myself for them necessarily, but be patient until the urge subsides and then move with my own needs and boundaries centered.

And I'm noticing that as I practice these things more and more, I'm someone who only accepts people in my life who are supportive to this work. My close friends and partners have expressed pride and admiration for my growth.”

Alyssa

“I've gained invaluable and much needed skills in self-discipline and being accountable to myself.

Chetna has a calming and empowering spirit that can draw the answers out of you. She guided me through spaces I was avoiding and allowed me to seek the answers within.”

Jordan

“Working with Chetna allowed me to access the powerful tool of self-compassion to redefine my relationship with my inner critic.

This redefinition has completely transformed my creative approach, allowing me to truly show up for myself and my writing practice.”

Leticia

“Working with Chetna has made a huge, life-changing difference…

I’ve been meeting with Chetna for over a year. In this time, I have developed and strengthened an inner voice of self-compassion that I didn’t have before.

It’s made a huge, life-changing difference. I always feel seen and understood by her, which in itself, has been very healing. Working with her is a blessing.

Chetna is, in my experience, extremely brilliant and uniquely intuitive. I have never met anyone like her. She is so generous with her presence and insight, and we accomplish so much each session. the work is creative, it takes courage and it is worth it.

I cannot recommend working with Chetna enough- especially if you are a woman or person of color.”

Arwa

“Chetna will be your compassionate and humbling beacon as you move through the reweaving of your soul.

Work with her is a call home, an invitation for our deepest most divine self to be radically altered and graciously shared in community and in service of others.”

Lizze

“I feel more open to learning how something makes me feel with more trust. I feel safer with myself…

Coming into the work with Chetna, I struggled navigating through my emotional landscape, especially at moments when I felt like I was losing control, overwhelmed, as well as struggling with my inner critique and self worth, and how this impacted my ability to understand and communicate my needs, establish boundaries, and achieve my creative goals. At the time, I didn't feel like I had the tools to cope or work through my feelings (especially my sad feelings) and I was seeking guidance to develop a sustainable flexible practice, and wanting someone to share with and witness this growth.

What’s helps the most are a lot of somatic practices Chetna has guided me through - from moving my body like a brush to spell out the feelings I wanted to manifest, sensory meditations, verbalizing my inner critique and anger, the tight hand and release practice, commitment charts, mirroring back to me my progress and feelings, the deep active listening, reminding me and calling me to consider when I might be trying to control something or fix something that doesn't need to be.

There are certain practice and tools that I call on more now as I move through my emotions. I feel more open to learning how something makes me feel with more trust. I feel safer with myself.”

Zabeen

“Chetna is warm and intuitive in her facilitation and guidance. My mindset has definitely shifted.

I now lead with my creativity as an infinite portal to my abundance.”

Rae